CVE-2026-2161 itsourcecode Directory Management System forget-password.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the forget-password feature to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-2161?
CVE-2026-2161 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Directory Management System, published on 8 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Directory Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/forget-password.php. The manipulation of the argument email results in sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Clive 21 Directory Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2161 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-2161 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2161 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in itsourcecode Directory Management System
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x9f6-7wmv-2c35.