CVE-2026-7228: SourceCodester Pizzafy SQL Injection
The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) has detailed CVE-2026-7228, a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability (CVSS 7.3) found in SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0. The flaw resides in the get_cart_count function within the /admin/ajax.php?action=get_cart_count file. Attackers can remotely manipulate the ID argument to trigger the SQL injection.
This isn’t a theoretical threat; an exploit for CVE-2026-7228 has been publicly released. This significantly lowers the bar for exploitation, meaning even less sophisticated threat actors can leverage it. The vulnerability’s network-adjacent attack vector and lack of required privileges (PR:N, UI:N) make it a prime target for opportunistic attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or even full system compromise.
For defenders, this means any organization running SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0 is directly exposed. SQL injection remains a top attack vector for a reason: it’s effective. The ability to remotely trigger this without user interaction means a quick path to initial access, allowing attackers to move laterally and escalate privileges. The NVD highlights CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component) and CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command (‘SQL Injection’)) as the root causes, underscoring fundamental input validation failures.
What This Means For You
- If your organization uses SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0, you are vulnerable to remote SQL injection via CVE-2026-7228. Immediately assess your environment for this specific product. If found, disconnect it from the internet until a patch is available or implement strong network segmentation to prevent remote access. Audit logs for any suspicious activity related to `/admin/ajax.php` or `get_cart_count`.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-7228: SourceCodester Pizzafy SQL Injection in get_cart_count
title: CVE-2026-7228: SourceCodester Pizzafy SQL Injection in get_cart_count
id: scw-2026-04-28-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
Detects SQL injection attempts targeting the get_cart_count function in SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0 via the /admin/ajax.php endpoint. The rule specifically looks for the presence of 'ID=' and common SQL injection keywords like 'OR' and 'SLEEP' within the query string, indicating an attempt to exploit CVE-2026-7228.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-28
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-7228/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/admin/ajax.php?action=get_cart_count'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'ID='
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'OR'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'SLEEP'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-7228 | SQLi | SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0 |
| CVE-2026-7228 | SQLi | /admin/ajax.php?action=get_cart_count |
| CVE-2026-7228 | SQLi | function get_cart_count |
| CVE-2026-7228 | SQLi | manipulation of the argument ID |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 28, 2026 at 09:16 UTC |
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