Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in projectworlds Car Rental System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /message_admin.php of the component Parameter Handler. Such manipulation of the argument Message leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
Published: 2026-04-06
Score: 6.9 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: SQL Injection
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An unsanitized Message parameter in the /message_admin.php script of projectworlds Car Rental System 1.0 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL statements. This flaw is the result of improper input validation, aligning with CWE‑74 (SQL injection via improperly encoded input) and CWE‑89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command). The injection can enable an attacker to read, modify, or delete database contents, compromising customer and vehicle data confidentiality, integrity, and potentially availability.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects projectworlds Car Rental System version 1.0, specifically the Parameter Handler component found in the message_admin.php file. The code resides in the publicly released 1.0 distribution and is expected to be deployed on web servers that host the application, though the underlying operating system or database platform is not specified.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 6.9 the vulnerability is rated medium. No EPSS score is available, but the description indicates the attack can be launched remotely through a crafted HTTP request targeting the Message parameter. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, suggesting that attackers could easily obtain the exploit code. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, yet its remote nature and the lack of mitigation measures on the target environment mean a high likelihood of exploitation if left unpatched.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 6, 2026 at 11:50 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Check the projectworlds repository or vendor website for an updated release or patch that addresses the injection flaw.
  • If a patch is available, apply it immediately to the Car Rental System.
  • If no patch exists, limit access to the /message_admin.php endpoint so that only authenticated administrators can reach it, and enforce strict input validation or sanitation on the Message parameter.
  • Refactor the backend code to use parameterized queries or stored procedures to eliminate the injection vector.
  • Monitor application logs for anomalous SQL activity and deploy a web application firewall to block injection attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 6, 2026 at 11:50 UTC.

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History

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Projectworlds
Projectworlds car Rental System
Vendors & Products Projectworlds
Projectworlds car Rental System

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A security vulnerability has been detected in projectworlds Car Rental System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /message_admin.php of the component Parameter Handler. Such manipulation of the argument Message leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
Title projectworlds Car Rental System Parameter message_admin.php sql injection
Weaknesses CWE-74
CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV2_0

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR'}

cvssV3_0

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P'}


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Projectworlds Car Rental System
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulDB

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-06T18:31:26.915Z

Reserved: 2026-04-05T19:19:18.355Z

Link: CVE-2026-5637

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-04-06T18:31:20.623Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-04-06T09:16:18.060

Modified: 2026-04-29T01:00:01.613

Link: CVE-2026-5637

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-06T21:33:07Z

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