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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-5672

High
CWE-74 — Weakness Type
Published: Apr 6, 2026  ·  Modified: Apr 13, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.3
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /edit-category.php of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument cat_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-5672 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0 affecting the /edit-category.php endpoint through the cat_id parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.3 and publicly disclosed exploit details, this poses a significant risk to organizations running this forum software. No patch is currently available, requiring immediate compensating controls and potential application replacement.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 7, 2026 15:19
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi government entities, educational institutions, and private organizations using Simple IT Discussion Forum for internal communications or community engagement. Government agencies (under NCA oversight) and educational institutions are at highest risk due to potential data breach exposure. Banking and financial sectors using this forum for customer engagement face regulatory compliance violations under SAMA CSF. Healthcare organizations could face patient data exposure. The vulnerability allows attackers to extract, modify, or delete database records containing sensitive organizational information.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government Education Banking and Financial Services Healthcare Telecommunications Energy
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all instances of Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0 in your environment using network scanning and asset inventory tools
2. Isolate affected systems from production networks if possible, or restrict access to trusted networks only
3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing SQL injection patterns in the cat_id parameter
4. Enable database query logging and monitor for suspicious SQL patterns

COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
1. Apply input validation at the application layer - whitelist only numeric values for cat_id parameter
2. Implement parameterized queries/prepared statements if source code access is available
3. Apply principle of least privilege to database user accounts used by the forum application
4. Enable database encryption for sensitive data at rest
5. Implement rate limiting on /edit-category.php endpoint

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for requests to /edit-category.php with SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, DROP, INSERT, etc.) in cat_id parameter
2. Alert on database error messages returned to web clients
3. Track unusual database query patterns or failed authentication attempts
4. Monitor for data exfiltration patterns from the forum database

LONG-TERM REMEDIATION:
1. Evaluate alternative forum solutions with active security maintenance
2. Plan migration away from Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0
3. Conduct security code review if maintaining this application
4. Implement Web Application Firewall with SQL injection detection signatures
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع حالات Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0 في بيئتك باستخدام أدوات المسح والمخزون
2. عزل الأنظمة المتأثرة عن شبكات الإنتاج إن أمكن، أو تقييد الوصول للشبكات الموثوقة فقط
3. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب لحجب الطلبات التي تحتوي على أنماط حقن SQL في معامل cat_id
4. تفعيل تسجيل استعلامات قاعدة البيانات ومراقبة الأنماط المريبة

الضوابط التعويضية:
1. تطبيق التحقق من صحة الإدخال على مستوى التطبيق - قائمة بيضاء للقيم الرقمية فقط لمعامل cat_id
2. تطبيق الاستعلامات المعاملة/البيانات المحضرة إذا كان الوصول للكود المصدري متاحًا
3. تطبيق مبدأ أقل امتياز على حسابات مستخدمي قاعدة البيانات
4. تفعيل تشفير قاعدة البيانات للبيانات الحساسة في الراحة
5. تطبيق تحديد معدل على نقطة نهاية /edit-category.php

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة الطلبات إلى /edit-category.php التي تحتوي على كلمات SQL في معامل cat_id
2. التنبيه على رسائل خطأ قاعدة البيانات المرجعة للعملاء
3. تتبع أنماط استعلامات قاعدة البيانات غير العادية
4. مراقبة أنماط تسرب البيانات من قاعدة بيانات المنتدى

العلاج طويل الأجل:
1. تقييم حلول المنتديات البديلة ذات الصيانة الأمنية النشطة
2. التخطيط للهجرة بعيدًا عن Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0
3. إجراء مراجعة أمان الكود إذا كنت تحافظ على هذا التطبيق
4. تطبيق جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب مع توقيعات كشف حقن SQL
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.12.2.1 - Monitoring of system use
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification PR.DS-6 - Data protection and integrity DE.CM-1 - Detection and analysis of anomalies RS.RP-1 - Response planning and procedures
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy A.13.1.3 - Segregation of networks A.12.4.1 - Event logging
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
6.2 - Security patches and updates 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention 10.2 - Implement automated audit trails
📊 CVSS Score
7.3
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityL — Low / Local
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityL — Low / Local
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.3
CWECWE-74
EPSS0.03%
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-04-06
Source Feed nvd
Views 4
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-74
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