CVE-2026-5961 code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum topic-details.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in topic-details.php to read or modify database contents in Simple IT Discussion Forum.
- 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-2026-5961?
CVE-2026-5961 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 security vulnerability has been detected in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /topic-details.php. The manipulation of the argument post_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5961?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5961?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5961 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-2026-5961 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5961 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x36w-qv4x-x987.