CVE-2026-80236: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Thinking Software Technology Efence
Description
Efence, a product by Thinking Software Technology, contains a SQL Injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access file upload functionality and read database contents. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-80236 and is classified under CWE-89. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.2. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Thinking Software Technology
Efence
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-80236 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in Efence by Thinking Software Technology. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling access to file upload functionality and unauthorized reading of database contents. The vulnerability is publicly known but lacks confirmed remediation or patch information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to file upload features and disclosure of sensitive database information. The vulnerability compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. This could result in data leakage and potential further attacks leveraging the uploaded files.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads and database queries.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- twcert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T05:58:52.111Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8ea959acd9273b499fef56
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 08:52:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 19:37:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 81
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