How severe is CVE-2026-5537?

CVE-2026-5537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-5537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5537?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-5537 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5537 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19023.

When was CVE-2026-5537 published?

CVE-2026-5537 was published on 2026-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5537

CVE-2026-5537 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-19023
Weakness: CWE-74
Published: 2026-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in halex CourseSEL up to 1.1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function check_sel of the file Apps/Index/Controller/IndexController.class.php of the component HTTP GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument seid leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5537?: A security vulnerability has been detected in halex CourseSEL up to 1.1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function check_sel of the file Apps/Index/Controller/IndexController.class.php of the component HTTP GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument seid leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-5537?: CVE-2026-5537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-5537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5537?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-5537 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5537 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19023.
When was CVE-2026-5537 published?: CVE-2026-5537 was published on 2026-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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