CVE-2026-5839: PHPGurukul News Portal Project add-subcategory.php sql injection

Published Apr 9, 2026

Updated

A vulnerability was identified in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/add-subcategory.php. Such manipulation of the argument sucatdescription leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Phpgurukul PHPGurukul News Portal Project=4.1

Event History

Apr 9, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:45 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:45 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:16 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

May 19, 58294

Event

via NVD·06:08 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-5839?

CVE-2026-5839 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5839?

To fix CVE-2026-5839, validate and sanitize all user inputs in the add-subcategory.php file to prevent SQL injection.

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-5839?

CVE-2026-5839 affects version 4.1 of the PHPGurukul News Portal Project.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-5839?

CVE-2026-5839 is an SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited through the sucatdescription parameter.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-5839?

The exploitation of CVE-2026-5839 can lead to unauthorized data access, manipulation, or deletion from the database.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.