CVE-2026-3164
SQL Injection in itsourcecode News Portal /admin/contactus.php
Publication date: 2026-02-25
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-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. |
| 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. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "CVE-2026-3164 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability found in itsourcecode News Portal Project version 1.0, specifically in the file /admin/contactus.php. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'pagetitle' argument, which allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code due to insufficient input validation or sanitization."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This flaw enables remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks without requiring any authentication, allowing them to manipulate SQL commands and potentially access or modify the database.'}] [1, 2, 3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized database access, allowing attackers to retrieve sensitive information, modify or delete data, and potentially disrupt the availability of the system.
Attackers can perform data leakage, data tampering, full system control, and service disruption without needing any authentication or authorization.
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 'pagetitle' parameter in the /admin/contactus.php file for SQL injection flaws."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "A proof-of-concept time-based blind SQL injection payload is: pagetitle=Contact Details' AND (SELECT 6135 FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))cgqx) AND 'peJQ'='peJQ, which causes a delay in the database response if the vulnerability exists."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Testing can be performed using tools like sqlmap with POST requests targeting the vulnerable parameter.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use sqlmap to test the parameter: sqlmap -u "http://target/newsportal/admin/contactus.php" --data="pagetitle=Contact" --risk=3 --level=5'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Manually test with the time-based payload by sending a POST request with pagetitle=Contact Details' AND (SELECT SLEEP(5))-- to observe response delay."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use Google dorking to identify vulnerable targets with the query: inurl:admin/contactus.php'}] [1, 3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate remediation steps include replacing the affected component or applying secure coding practices to prevent SQL injection.
- Use prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input.
- Implement strict input validation and filtering to ensure inputs conform to expected formats.
- Minimize database user permissions by avoiding high-privilege accounts for routine operations.
- Conduct regular security audits to detect and fix vulnerabilities promptly.
Since no known mitigations or countermeasures have been documented, replacing the vulnerable component with an alternative product is suggested.