CVE-2026-5839 Details
Description
A vulnerability was identified in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/add-subcategory.php. Such manipulation of the argument sucatdescription leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in PHPGurukul News Portal Project version 4.1, specifically within the file /admin/add-subcategory.php. The issue arises from inadequate input validation of the 'sucatdescription' parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, with public proof-of-concept available.
It is recommended to use prepared statements and parameter binding to prevent SQL injection, validate and filter user input, and limit database user permissions to the minimum required.
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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/28 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://phpgurukul.com/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/789912 | [email protected] | Technical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356295 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitPartial Content |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356295/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] |