CVE-2026-5985 code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum crud.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in crud.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-2026-5985?
CVE-2026-5985 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 flaw has been discovered in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /crud.php. The manipulation of the argument user_Id results in sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5985?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5985?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5985 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-2026-5985 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5985 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-374q-fqxh-29v6.