CVE-2026-5641

Vulnerability

Description A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal Project version 2.1. The flaw exists in the /admin/update-image1.php file, where the filename parameter is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or validation [2]. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL statements by manipulating the filename input.

Exploitation

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by sending a crafted HTTP request to the vulnerable endpoint. The attack requires no authentication to reach the admin panel? According to the CVE description, the attack may be performed from remote, and the provided proof-of-concept demonstrates time-based blind SQL injection using RLIKE [2]. While the vulnerable file resides in the admin directory, the exact authentication requirements are unclear; however, the exploit does not specify prior authentication, suggesting it may be accessible without login.

Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to the database, enabling attackers to retrieve sensitive data (e.g., user credentials, orders), modify or delete records, and potentially gain complete control over the application and underlying system. This poses a severe threat to data confidentiality and service availability [2].

Mitigation

As of the publication date, no official patch has been released by PHPGurukul [1]. Users are advised to implement input validation and parameterized queries (e.g., using PDO prepared statements) for all database interactions, especially within the affected file. The vendor has been notified? However, given the public availability of exploit details, immediate remediation is critical.