CVE-2026-5826 code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum edit-category.php cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Category argument in edit-category.php, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-5826?
CVE-2026-5826 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum, published on 9 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A flaw has been found in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /edit-category.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument Category can lead to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5826?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5826?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5826 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-5826 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5826 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hq4-q833-jf23.