CVE-2026-42287
SQL Injection in Emlog Prior to Version 2.6.11
Publication date: 2026-05-08
Last updated on: 2026-05-08
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| emlog | emlog | to 2.6.11 (exc) |
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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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Emlog, an open source website building system, in versions prior to 2.6.11. It is a direct SQL injection flaw found in the article creation and update functions. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database.
Because of this, the attacker may gain full control over the database, which could lead to data theft, destruction of data, or complete compromise of the system.
The issue has been fixed in version 2.6.11.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can have severe impacts including complete compromise of the database, unauthorized access to sensitive data, data theft, and potential destruction or corruption of the system's data.
This could lead to loss of data integrity, confidentiality breaches, and disruption of services provided by the affected website.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Emlog to version 2.6.11 or later, where the SQL injection issue in article creation and update functions has been patched.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to complete database compromise, data theft, or system destruction.
Such a compromise could result in unauthorized access to sensitive personal or protected health information, which would negatively impact compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA.
Organizations using affected versions of Emlog prior to 2.6.11 may face increased risk of data breaches, which could lead to regulatory penalties and loss of trust.