CVE-2026-47181 PenguinMod-BackendApi: NoSQL Injection in Password Reset Endpoint Allows Account Takeover
An authenticated attacker can exploit NoSQL injection in the password reset endpoint to take over any user account.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-47181?
CVE-2026-47181 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PenguinMod-BackendApi, published on 11 Jun 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PenguinMod-BackendApi is the backend api for penguinmod. Prior to version 1.0.0, a NoSQL injection vulnerability in the password reset endpoint allows any authenticated user to change the password of an account, leading to full account takeover. An attacker only needs a registered account and a valid password reset token for their own account. This issue has been patched in version 1.0.0.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-47181?
How do I fix CVE-2026-47181?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-47181 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-2026-47181 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-47181 exists.