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CVE-2026-72599

9.8 · CRITICAL

An SQL injection vulnerability in e107 2.4.0 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL via the news item page ID parameter.

Published Aug 11, 2026CWE-89EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2026-72599 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 11, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An SQL injection vulnerability in e107 2.4.0 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL via the news item page ID parameter. The parameter is concatenated without escaping into a SQL WHERE clause. An unauthenticated attacker can read, modify, or delete all database contents including administrator credentials.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-72599?

CVE-2026-72599 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 11, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-72599?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-72599?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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