CVE-2026-5840 Details
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /admin/check_availability.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument Username results in sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in PHPGurukul News Portal Project version 4.1. The issue resides in the file '/admin/check_availability.php', where the 'username' parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, with a public exploit available.
It is recommended to use prepared statements and parameter binding to prevent SQL injection. 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 impact of a potential exploitation.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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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/29 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical Description |
| https://phpgurukul.com/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/789913 | [email protected] | Technical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356296 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitPartial Content |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356296/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] |