CVE-2026-86161: SourceCodester Online Voting System ajax.php delete_category sql injection

Published Sep 6, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Voting System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /ajax.php?action=deletecategory. Performing a manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SourceCodester Online Voting System=1.0

Event History

Sep 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

Remote attackers can exploit the issue over the network. The provided severity vector indicates no privileges or user interaction are required.

2

What must an attacker target to trigger the vulnerability?

The attacker manipulates the ID argument sent to /ajax.php?action=delete_category. The affected component is SourceCodester Online Voting System version 1.0.

3

Is exploit code available?

Yes. The available data states that a public exploit has been disclosed and could be used.

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