CVE-2026-40842: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in MB connect line mbCONNECT24
An low privileged remote attacker can exploit an unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability in the getWidgetTags function due to improper neutralization of special elements in a SQL SELECT command. This can result in a total loss of confidentiality.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-40842 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in the mbCONNECT24 product from MB connect line. The issue exists in the getWidgetTags function where special elements in a SQL SELECT command are not properly neutralized, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker with low privileges to inject SQL commands. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, causing a total loss of confidentiality. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 7.1. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet. The product is not cloud-hosted, so mitigation requires vendor or user intervention.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a total loss of confidentiality by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands remotely without authentication. This compromises sensitive data stored in the affected system. The vulnerability affects mbCONNECT24 and is exploitable by low privileged remote attackers. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected functionality or applying compensating controls if feasible.
CVE-2026-40842: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in MB connect line mbCONNECT24
Description
An low privileged remote attacker can exploit an unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability in the getWidgetTags function due to improper neutralization of special elements in a SQL SELECT command. This can result in a total loss of confidentiality.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40842 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in the mbCONNECT24 product from MB connect line. The issue exists in the getWidgetTags function where special elements in a SQL SELECT command are not properly neutralized, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker with low privileges to inject SQL commands. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, causing a total loss of confidentiality. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 7.1. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet. The product is not cloud-hosted, so mitigation requires vendor or user intervention.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a total loss of confidentiality by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands remotely without authentication. This compromises sensitive data stored in the affected system. The vulnerability affects mbCONNECT24 and is exploitable by low privileged remote attackers. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected functionality or applying compensating controls if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERTVDE
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T09:33:02.613Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a16b38fe29bf47b50abe782
Added to database: 5/27/2026, 9:04:15 AM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 9:19:25 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 6:57:38 AM
Views: 10
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