CVE-2026-2162
SQL Injection in itsourcecode News Portal /admin/aboutus.php
Publication date: 2026-02-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| clive_21 | news_portal_project | 1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-74 | The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. |
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "CVE-2026-2162 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability found in the itsourcecode News Portal Project version 1.0, specifically in the /admin/aboutus.php file. The vulnerability occurs due to improper handling and inadequate validation of the 'pagetitle' parameter, which is used directly in SQL queries without proper sanitization. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely, manipulating the database queries executed by the application."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The flaw is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command) and can be exploited without user authentication. Attackers can use techniques such as time-based blind SQL injection to confirm and exploit the vulnerability.'}] [1, 2, 3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts on the affected system and its users. Exploitation allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to the database, leading to potential data leakage, modification, or deletion.
The attacker can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, potentially causing full system compromise or service disruption. This threatens business continuity and system security.
- Unauthorized database access
- Data leakage of sensitive information
- Data modification or deletion
- Potential full system compromise
- Service disruption
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability can be detected by testing the /admin/aboutus.php endpoint for SQL injection via the 'pagetitle' POST parameter."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "A proof-of-concept payload to test for the vulnerability is: pagetitle=About News Portal' AND (SELECT 8667 FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))PJLT) AND 'lgxR'='lgxR"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'You can use tools like sqlmap to automate detection by sending POST requests to the affected endpoint.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Example sqlmap command: sqlmap -u "http://target/newsportal/admin/aboutus.php" --data="pagetitle=About News Portal" --technique=T --level=5 --risk=3'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Manual testing can be done by sending crafted POST requests with the above payload and observing response delays indicating time-based blind SQL injection.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Attackers may also use Google Dorking with inurl:admin/aboutus.php to identify potentially vulnerable targets.'}] [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Immediate mitigation steps include implementing prepared statements with parameter binding to prevent SQL injection.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Strict input validation and filtering should be applied to ensure that the 'pagetitle' parameter conforms to expected formats."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Minimize database user privileges by avoiding the use of high-privilege accounts such as root or admin for routine database operations.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Conduct regular security audits to detect and address vulnerabilities promptly.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If possible, replace the affected component with an alternative product as no known countermeasures or patches have been reported.'}] [1, 2, 3]