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CVE-2026-6161: SQL Injection in code-projects Simple ChatBox

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-6161cvecve-2026-6161
Published: Mon Apr 13 2026 (04/13/2026, 04:45:13 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: code-projects
Product: Simple ChatBox

Description

CVE-2026-6161 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Simple ChatBox version 1. 0. The vulnerability exists in the /chatbox/insert. php endpoint, where manipulation of the 'msg' argument can lead to SQL injection. This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.

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AILast updated: 04/13/2026, 05:32:10 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Simple ChatBox application version 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the /chatbox/insert.php file's Endpoint component. An attacker can remotely manipulate the 'msg' parameter to inject SQL commands, potentially compromising the backend database. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official fix or patch has been published as of the vulnerability disclosure date.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'msg' parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification in the backend database. The impact is rated medium severity, with limited but real risk to data confidentiality and integrity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider implementing input validation or web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious SQL injection attempts targeting the 'msg' parameter. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-12T18:11:03.819Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69dc7c4a82d89c981f24c38c

Added to database: 4/13/2026, 5:16:58 AM

Last enriched: 4/13/2026, 5:32:10 AM

Last updated: 4/13/2026, 6:19:47 AM

Views: 3

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