CVE-2026-5829
SQL Injection in Simple IT Discussion Forum /pages/content.php
Publication date: 2026-04-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| code-projects | simple_it_discussion_forum | 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-5829 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability found in version 1.0 of the Simple IT Discussion Forum project, specifically in the file /pages/content.php.
The vulnerability occurs because the post_id parameter is used directly in SQL queries without proper input validation or sanitization.
This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code remotely without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized database access, data leakage, modification, deletion, or even full system compromise.
Various SQL injection techniques such as Boolean-based blind, time-based blind using MySQL's SLEEP() function, and UNION-based SQL injection can be used to exploit this vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to the database, allowing attackers to view, modify, or delete sensitive data.
Attackers may disrupt services or gain full control over the affected system.
Since no authentication is required, the risk of remote exploitation is high.
This can result in data breaches, loss of data integrity, and potential downtime of the forum application.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the `post_id` parameter in the URL for SQL injection flaws using various SQL injection techniques.
- Boolean-based blind SQL injection payload example: `post_id=11' AND 8111=8111 AND 'tSQs'='tSQs`
- Time-based blind SQL injection payload example using MySQL's SLEEP(): `post_id=11' AND (SELECT 1917 FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))HQsi) AND 'ZXxe'='ZXxe`
- UNION-based SQL injection payload example to extract data: `post_id=11' UNION ALL SELECT NULL,NULL,CONCAT(0x716a627671,0x734e7070616976544c565565425644417a765673646746434d4d584b74724d74796951476c444364,0x7162767a71),NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL-- -`
Automated tools like sqlmap can be used to confirm the vulnerability and enumerate the database.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Use prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, preventing SQL injection.
- Implement strict input validation and filtering to ensure inputs conform to expected formats.
- Minimize database user permissions by avoiding use of high-privilege accounts (such as root or admin) for application database access.
- Conduct regular security audits of code and systems to detect and fix vulnerabilities promptly.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The SQL injection vulnerability in Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0 allows unauthorized access, data leakage, modification, or deletion of database contents without authentication. Such unauthorized data exposure and manipulation can lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate the protection of personal and sensitive information.
Failure to remediate this vulnerability could result in non-compliance with these standards due to compromised data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially leading to legal penalties and reputational damage.