CVE-2026-36236Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated SQL injection via password update

Published Apr 10, 2026 · Updated Apr 10, 2026

SQL injection in SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute database queries via new_password. The update_password.php password-change handler accepts SQL syntax in the new_password value, altering the database query executed by the application. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful requests can read, alter, or delete application database data.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.32%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute database queries via new_password. The update_password.php password-change handler accepts SQL syntax in the new_password value, altering the database query executed by the application. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful requests can read, alter, or delete application database data.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-36236
Published
Apr 10, 2026
Updated
Apr 10, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 10, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 10, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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