CVE-2026-5837
Received Received - Intake
SQL Injection in PHPGurukul News Portal /news-details.php

Publication date: 2026-04-09

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1. This affects an unknown part of the file /news-details.php. The manipulation of the argument Comment results in sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
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Published
2026-04-09
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-5837
EUVD
EUVD-2026-20836
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Vendor Product Version / Range
phpgurukul news_portal_project 4.1
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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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Executive Summary

The vulnerability exists in the PHPGurukul News Portal Project version 4.1, specifically in the "/news-details.php" file within the "comment" parameter.

User input from the "comment" field is directly used in SQL queries without proper sanitization or validation, which allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code.

This type of vulnerability is known as SQL injection and can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to the database, leakage of sensitive data, manipulation of data, and potentially full control over the system.

It can also cause service disruption and significant security and operational risks.

No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, making it easier for attackers to launch attacks remotely.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by testing the "comment" parameter in the /news-details.php file for SQL injection. A proof-of-concept involves a time-based blind SQL injection attack using the SLEEP function in MySQL versions 5.0.12 and above.

Testing can be performed using the sqlmap tool targeting the "comment" parameter via POST requests, including any required CSRF tokens.

  • Example sqlmap command: sqlmap -u "http://target/news-details.php" --data="comment=test&csrf_token=token" -p comment --technique=T --dbms=MySQL
Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include implementing prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, preventing SQL injection.

Additionally, enforce rigorous input validation and filtering to ensure inputs conform to expected formats.

Minimize database user permissions by avoiding elevated privilege accounts for routine operations to reduce potential damage from exploitation.

Compliance Impact

The SQL injection vulnerability in the PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1 allows unauthorized database access, data leakage, and data manipulation without authentication. Such unauthorized access and potential exposure of sensitive data can lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access and breaches.

Failure to properly sanitize and validate user inputs, resulting in exploitable vulnerabilities, can violate security requirements mandated by these standards, potentially leading to legal and financial consequences.

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