CVE-2026-42288 ChurchCRM: Incomplete fix for CVE-2026-39337: Unauthenticated RCE in Setup Wizard via unsanitized DB_PASSWORD
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via the setup wizard due to unsanitized database password input in ChurchCRM.
- 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-2026-42288?
CVE-2026-42288 is a critical code injection vulnerability in ChurchCRM CRM, published on 12 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ChurchCRM is an open-source church management system. Prior to 7.3.2, The fix for CVE-2026-39337 is incomplete. The pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in ChurchCRM's setup wizard via unsanitized DB_PASSWORD remains fully exploitable This vulnerability is fixed in 7.3.2.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42288?
How do I fix CVE-2026-42288?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42288 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-42288 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-42288 exists.