CVE-2026-5829: code-projects simple it discussion forum Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-5829 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Injection vulnerability in code-projects simple it discussion forum. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 09-04-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 09-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability was determined in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /pages/content.php. This manipulation of the argument post_id causes sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

• CWE-74Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')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-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')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.