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CVE-2026-15540 (GCVE-0-2026-15540)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-13 06:30 – Updated: 2026-07-13 18:39 X_Freeware
VLAI
Title
SourceCodester Online Book Store System Administrative index.php php file inclusion
Summary
A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester Online Book Store System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /admin/index.php of the component Administrative Interface. Performing a manipulation of the argument page results in improper control of filename for include/require statement in php program. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-13 18:39 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-98 - Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program
  • CWE-73 - File Inclusion
References
URL Tags
https://vuldb.com/vuln/377890 vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/377890/cti signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15540 third-party-advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/855048 third-party-advisory
https://medium.com/@hemantrajbhati5555/local-file… broken-linkexploit
https://www.sourcecodester.com/ product
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
SourceCodester Online Book Store System Affected: 1.0
    cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:online_book_store_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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