CVE-2026-2162 itsourcecode News Portal Project aboutus.php sql injection

Medium 5.1 Published 8 Feb 2026 Updated 23 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the aboutus.php file to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-2162?

CVE-2026-2162 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode News Portal Project, published on 8 Feb 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was determined in itsourcecode News Portal Project 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/aboutus.php. This manipulation of the argument pagetitle causes sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Clive 21 News Portal Project.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2162 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-2026-2162 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2162 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mgvw-r6q7-f697.