CVE-2026-5828: code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum · SQL Injection
Affects code-projects Simple IT Discussion ForumSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% 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 9 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| code-projectsSimple IT Discussion Forum | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, users should consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the postid parameter in /functions/addcomment.php. Code review and manual input validation or sanitization of the postid parameter may also reduce risk.
Description
CVE-2026-5828 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in an unknown function within the /functions/addcomment.php file, where manipulation of the postid argument allows for SQL injection. This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available, and while an exploit has been publicly disclosed, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.