CVE-2026-96604 SoftNews Media Group DataLife Engine Search search.php strip_data sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the search module to read or modify database contents in DataLife Engine.
- 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-2026-96604?
CVE-2026-96604 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SoftNews Media Group DataLife Engine, published on 23 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in SoftNews Media Group DataLife Engine 18.0. This affects the function strip_data of the file engine/modules/search.php of the component Search Module. The manipulation of the argument story leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-96604?
How do I fix CVE-2026-96604?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-96604 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-2026-96604 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-96604 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-674c-29gj-gv39.