Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File access restriction
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 1 tactic: Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | Despite a CVSS score of 5.3 (Medium), this vulnerability presents moderate real-world risk with several aggravating factors. The CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N) indicates network-accessible attack, low complexity, and no authentication required—highly favorable conditions for attackers. The presence of a publicly disclosed, working proof-of-concept on GitHub significantly increases exploitation probability (Exploit Code Maturity: P). The EPSS score field is not provided, but the combination of network accessibility, low attack complexity, and public POC availability suggests elevated real-world exploitation likelihood. However, impact is limited to confidentiality (C:L); integrity and availability are unaffected, capping the severity. The vulnerability is automatable and requires no user interaction. This is a genuine priority for affected organizations running vulnerable versions, particularly in internet-facing deployments, but lower urgency than critical infrastructure or data exfiltration vectors. Organizations should prioritize patching based on their exposure to untrusted networks. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker performs a simple unauthenticated HTTP GET request to the predictable path /food/sql/food.sql on a vulnerable Simple Food Ordering System instance, directly downloading the unencrypted SQL database backup file. The attacker then parses the SQL dump to extract sensitive data including user credentials, customer personal information, payment records, or business logic stored in the database. Because the attack requires only network connectivity and a single HTTP request with no authentication, it can be automated and executed at scale against multiple vulnerable installations discovered through search engines or vulnerability scanners. The publicly available proof-of-concept exploit on GitHub enables even unsophisticated attackers to execute this attack successfully. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 22, 2026
The Simple Food Ordering System through version 1.0 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive database files through improper access controls in the Database Backup Handler component. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which could enable attackers to retrieve database backups containing sensitive information. Configuration changes are recommended as no patch is currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
A path traversal and information disclosure vulnerability exists in code-projects Simple Food Ordering System up to version 1.0, affecting the Database Backup Handler component at /food/sql/food.sql. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories on the affected system with low attack complexity. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available on GitHub, and the vulnerability has been disclosed publicly, making active exploitation a realistic threat.
RemediationAI
The primary remediation is to upgrade code-projects Simple Food Ordering System to a patched version released after version 1.0 once available. As an immediate interim measure, restrict direct web access to the /food/sql/ directory by implementing web server access controls (e.g., deny rules in .htaccess for Apache or location blocks in nginx.conf), removing the database backup file from the web-accessible directory, and moving database backups to a location outside the web root with restricted filesystem permissions. Implement authentication and authorization checks on any remaining database export functionality. Additionally, review and audit all other database backup files and sensitive configuration files to ensure they are not stored in web-accessible locations. Monitor access logs for suspicious requests to /food/sql/ paths. Detailed remediation guidance is available via the VulDB report at https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.352320.
Affected VersionsENISA
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Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability is rooted in CWE-552 (Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties), a common weakness where backup or configuration files are improperly secured and accessible via web-facing paths. The affected product, code-projects Simple Food Ordering System (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:code-projects:simple_food_ordering_system), stores database backup files at a predictable, unauthenticated path (/food/sql/food.sql) without proper access controls. This allows directory traversal or direct file enumeration attacks. The Database Backup Handler component fails to enforce authentication or authorization checks on backup file access, treating database exports as publicly accessible resources. The underlying issue is misconfiguration of web server routing and file permissions, likely exacerbated by the deployment of sensitive database SQL files within the web root.
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
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CVSS VectorNVD
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2DescriptionCVE.org
A security vulnerability has been detected in code-projects Simple Food Ordering System up to 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /food/sql/food.sql of the component Database Backup Handler. The manipulation leads to files or directories accessible. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. It is recommended to change the configuration settings.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using code-projects Simple Food Ordering System should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-4532, a file access vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. This could allow unauthorized file access. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
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