CVE-2026-5838 Details
Description
A vulnerability was determined in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/add-subadmins.php. This manipulation of the argument sadminusername causes sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in PHPGurukul News Portal Project version 4.1, specifically within the admin add-subadmins.php file. The issue arises from inadequate input validation of the sadminusername parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized database access, data manipulation, and disruption of services.
It is recommended to use prepared statements and parameter binding to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities. Additionally, input validation and filtering should be implemented to ensure that user input conforms to expected formats. Finally, database user permissions should be minimized to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Apr 9, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/f1rstb100d/CVE/issues/27 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://phpgurukul.com/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/789908 | [email protected] | Technical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356294 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitPartial Content |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356294/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-74 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| PHPGurukul News Portal Project | 4.1 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Apr 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |