CVE-2026-5666: code-projects Online FIR System · Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
Affects code-projects Online FIR 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 22% 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:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|
| code-projectsOnline FIR System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, organizations should consider restricting access to backup files such as /complaints.sql and ensure proper file permissions to limit exposure. Monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to these files is advisable. Avoid exposing backup files to the internet or untrusted networks.
Description
CVE-2026-5666 is a medium-severity vulnerability in code-projects Online FIR System version 1.0. It involves insecure storage of sensitive information due to an issue in the SQL Database Backup File Handler component, specifically related to the /complaints.sql file. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. Although the exploit is publicly available, there is no confirmed patch or official remediation at this time.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/355489 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/355489/cti (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/786322 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/ahmadmarz10-hub/CVEsMarz/blob/main/Sensitive%20Information%20Disclosure%20in%20Online%20FIR%20System%20PHP%20Exposed%20Database%20Backup.md (opens in a new tab)
- code-projects.org (opens in a new tab)