CVE-2026-4540: projectworlds Online Notes Sharing System · SQL Injection
Affects projectworlds Online Notes Sharing SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% 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 22 Mar 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| projectworldsOnline Notes Sharing System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-4540, organizations should first check for any official patches or updates from projectworlds and apply them immediately once available. In the absence of patches, implement input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the /login.php file to prevent SQL injection. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'User' parameter. Conduct thorough code reviews and security testing focusing on input handling in the login process. Restrict database permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of any successful injection. Monitor logs for unusual login attempts or database errors indicative of injection attempts. Additionally, consider isolating the vulnerable application behind VPNs or access controls to reduce exposure. Educate developers and administrators about secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in projectworlds Online Notes Sharing System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /login.php of the component Parameters Handler. The manipulation of the argument User results in sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.