CVE-2026-5828 code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum addcomment.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the addcomment.php script to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2026-5828?
CVE-2026-5828 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum, published on 9 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /functions/addcomment.php. The manipulation of the argument postid results in sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5828?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5828?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5828 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-2026-5828 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5828 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8gr-hj57-jf9q.