SQL Injection Vulnerability in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1
CVE-2026-5839

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

PHPgurukul
Status
News Portal Project
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-5839?

A vulnerability has been identified in the PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1 that involves the improper handling of a specific argument in the /admin/add-subcategory.php file. This vulnerability allows for SQL injection, which can be exploited by remote attackers to manipulate the database via unsanitized inputs. The exploit is publicly available, making it crucial for users of this software to implement necessary security measures to mitigate potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

News Portal Project 4.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-5839 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/356295
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/356295/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/789912
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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