How severe is CVE-2026-2161?

CVE-2026-2161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-2161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2161?

CVE-2026-2161 affects Clive 21 Directory Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2161?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-2161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5788.

When was CVE-2026-2161 published?

CVE-2026-2161 was published on 2026-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2161

CVE-2026-2161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clive 21 Directory Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5788
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Clive 21 Directory Management System
Published: 2026-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Directory Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/forget-password.php. The manipulation of the argument email results in sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2161?: A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Directory Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/forget-password.php. The manipulation of the argument email results in sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
How severe is CVE-2026-2161?: CVE-2026-2161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-2161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2161?: CVE-2026-2161 affects Clive 21 Directory Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-2161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5788.
When was CVE-2026-2161 published?: CVE-2026-2161 was published on 2026-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:clive_21:directory_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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