CVE-2026-96604: SoftNews Media Group DataLife Engine · Injection
Source GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 8 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
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:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SoftNews Media GroupDataLife Engine | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Users should monitor vendor channels for updates. In the meantime, consider restricting access to the vulnerable module or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'story' parameter.
Description
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in SoftNews Media Group DataLife Engine 18.0 within the Search Module's strip_data function. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the 'story' argument to execute unauthorized SQL commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts, and no patch or mitigation guidance is currently available. Exploit code is publicly available, but no known exploitation in the wild has been reported.