Open ISES Tickets SQL Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2026-48234)
The National Vulnerability Database has detailed CVE-2026-48234, a SQL injection vulnerability identified in Open ISES Tickets versions prior to 3.44.2. Specifically, the portal/ajax/list_requests.php endpoint is susceptible where the sort and dir GET parameters are directly concatenated into the ORDER BY clause of a SELECT statement without proper sanitization.
This flaw allows authenticated attackers to manipulate query semantics. With a CVSS score of 7.1 (High), this vulnerability enables malicious actors to read, modify, or potentially destroy database contents. While requiring authentication, the impact is significant given the potential for data exfiltration and integrity compromise, making it a critical concern for any organization using the affected software.
Defenders must prioritize patching. The National Vulnerability Database indicates that this SQL injection, categorized under CWE-89, allows for unauthorized data manipulation. Any instance of Open ISES Tickets running versions older than 3.44.2 is exposed to this risk. Immediate upgrade to the latest secure version is the only viable mitigation.
What This Means For You
- If your organization uses Open ISES Tickets, you need to check your version immediately. Any deployment prior to 3.44.2 is vulnerable to CVE-2026-48234, allowing authenticated users to directly manipulate your database. Patch to 3.44.2 or newer without delay.
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Web Application Exploitation Attempt — CVE-2026-48234
title: Web Application Exploitation Attempt — CVE-2026-48234
id: scw-2026-05-21-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects common exploitation patterns targeting web applications. Review CVE-2026-48234 advisories for specific indicators.
author: SCW Feed Engine (auto-generated)
date: 2026-05-21
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-48234/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri-query|contains:
- '..'
- 'SELECT'
- 'UNION'
- '<script'
- 'cmd='
- '/etc/passwd'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate activity from CVE-2026-48234
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-48234 | SQLi | Open ISES Tickets before 3.44.2 |
| CVE-2026-48234 | SQLi | portal/ajax/list_requests.php |
| CVE-2026-48234 | SQLi | GET parameters: sort, dir |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 21, 2026 at 21:16 UTC |
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