CVE-2026-40829 Authenticated SQLi in UpdateParam function
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the UpdateParam function to read the entire database and modify non-critical table values.
- 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-2026-40829?
CVE-2026-40829 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Helmholz mbCONNECT24, published on 27 May 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A high privileged remote attacker can exploit an unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability in the view.html.php files UpdateParam function due to improper neutralization of special elements in a SQL UPDATE command allowing for reading the whole database and changing values in a non critical table. This can result in a total loss of confidentiality and some loss of integrity.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-40829?
How do I fix CVE-2026-40829?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-40829 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-2026-40829 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-40829 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c7cf-4964-3r7f.