CVE-2026-5985: SQL Injection in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum
CVE-2026-5985 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum version 1. 0. The flaw exists in an unknown function within the /crud. php file, where manipulation of the user_Id argument allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection. The exploit code has been publicly released, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an SQL injection in the Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0 by code-projects. The injection point is related to the user_Id parameter in a function within /crud.php. Because the attack vector is network accessible without authentication, an attacker can remotely exploit this flaw to manipulate backend SQL queries. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No official fix or mitigation has been published, and the exploit is publicly available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. The impact is rated medium due to limited scope of confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as per the CVSS vector. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the user_Id parameter. Restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint and monitoring for suspicious activity may also help reduce risk.
CVE-2026-5985: SQL Injection in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum
Description
CVE-2026-5985 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum version 1. 0. The flaw exists in an unknown function within the /crud. php file, where manipulation of the user_Id argument allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection. The exploit code has been publicly released, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an SQL injection in the Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0 by code-projects. The injection point is related to the user_Id parameter in a function within /crud.php. Because the attack vector is network accessible without authentication, an attacker can remotely exploit this flaw to manipulate backend SQL queries. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No official fix or mitigation has been published, and the exploit is publicly available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. The impact is rated medium due to limited scope of confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as per the CVSS vector. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the user_Id parameter. Restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint and monitoring for suspicious activity may also help reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T12:20:19.300Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d829c91cc7ad14da2ebbbe
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 10:35:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:50:44 PM
Last updated: 4/9/2026, 11:51:37 PM
Views: 4
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