CVE-2026-5961Network attack vector

Unauthenticated SQL injection via post_id parameter

Published Apr 9, 2026 · Updated Apr 9, 2026

SQL injection in /topic-details.php in Code Projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0 allows remote attackers to alter SQL queries via post_id. The public record identifies the vulnerable file and parameter but does not disclose how post_id is combined with the SQL statement. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful injection permits limited database reading, modification, and service interruption.

CVSS severity7.3
High
EPSS probability0.26%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in /topic-details.php in Code Projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0 allows remote attackers to alter SQL queries via post_id. The public record identifies the vulnerable file and parameter but does not disclose how post_id is combined with the SQL statement. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful injection permits limited database reading, modification, and service interruption.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-5961
Published
Apr 9, 2026
Updated
Apr 9, 2026
Vendor
Tutorials Website
Product
Simple IT Discussion Forum
Classifications
CWE-74, CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 9, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 9, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=1.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Tutorials Website · Simple IT Discussion Forumversion=1.0

Published CVSS scores

5.5VulDB CNACVSS: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:P
7.5VulDB CNAAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
7.3VulDB CNACVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-74Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

Public exploit references

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