CVE-2026-1424: phpgurukul news_portal Improper Access Control
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 26-01-2026Last modified 23-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-1424 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Access Control vulnerability in phpgurukul news_portal. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.47%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 26-01-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in PHPGurukul News Portal 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the component Profile Pic Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
CVSS metrics
7 scores · 2 sources · 4 versionsMedium 5.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PSources2 sources · 2.0–5.1
- NVDNIST2.0LowCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:XDiffers
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 4.7–7.2
- CVE.orgCNA4.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:RDiffers
Medium 4.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:RSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:URSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.8MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS trend
Probability
0.47%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
40%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 0.45% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.47%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundNews Portal
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
Affected systems
Phpgurukul1 product
- news_portal1.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
5 links- github.com/rsecroot/News-Portal/blob/main/Cross%20Site%20Scripting.mdExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
- phpgurukul.comProduct