CVE-2026-4189 phpipam Section edit-result.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in phpipam's section handler 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-2026-4189?
CVE-2026-4189 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in phpipam, published on 15 Mar 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in phpipam up to 1.7.4. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file app/admin/sections/edit-result.php of the component Section Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument subnetOrdering can lead to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-4189?
How do I fix CVE-2026-4189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-4189 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-2026-4189 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-4189 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcq2-jch5-hw98.