SourceCodester Hotel Management System SQLi (CVE-2026-7506) Publicly Disclosed
The National Vulnerability Database has detailed CVE-2026-7506, a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability affecting SourceCodester Hotel Management System version 1.0. This flaw resides in the /index.php/reservation/check file, where manipulating the room_type argument allows for remote SQL injection. The public disclosure of an exploit means this isn’t theoretical; attackers can and will leverage it.
This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 7.3, underscores a critical failure in input validation, falling under 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). The impact includes potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying database, as indicated by the CVSS vector’s C:L/I:L/A:L components. For any organization running this specific system, the risk is immediate.
Attackers see this as low-hanging fruit. The path to exploitation is direct and requires no authentication or user interaction (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). Given the broad use of off-the-shelf management systems by smaller hospitality businesses, this vulnerability presents a significant target for data theft, defacement, or further network penetration. Defenders must assume compromise if they are running the affected version and take swift action.
What This Means For You
- If your organization is using SourceCodester Hotel Management System 1.0, you are exposed to a publicly disclosed SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-7506). Immediately identify all instances of this system, take them offline if patching is not possible, and prepare for a full forensic investigation if you cannot confirm a secure state. Attackers are already leveraging public exploits.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-7506 SourceCodester Hotel Management SQL Injection - Free Tier
title: CVE-2026-7506 SourceCodester Hotel Management SQL Injection - Free Tier
id: scw-2026-04-30-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects exploitation attempts against SourceCodester Hotel Management System 1.0 by looking for requests to '/index.php/reservation/check' with a 'room_type' parameter containing common SQL injection patterns like 'OR 1=1' or 'UNION SELECT'. This is the primary detection for the publicly disclosed CVE-2026-7506.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-30
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-7506/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri:
- '/index.php/reservation/check'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'room_type='
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'OR 1=1'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'UNION SELECT'
condition: cs-uri AND cs-uri-query
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-7506 | Vulnerability | CVE-2026-7506 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 01, 2026 at 02:16 UTC |
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