How severe is CVE-2026-5540?

CVE-2026-5540 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-2026-5540 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5540?

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-2026-5540 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5540 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19030.

When was CVE-2026-5540 published?

CVE-2026-5540 was published on 2026-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5540

CVE-2026-5540 is a high-severity vulnerability 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% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-19030
Weakness: CWE-74
Published: 2026-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Simple Laundry System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /modifymember.php of the component Parameter Handler. Such manipulation of the argument firstName leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5540?: A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Simple Laundry System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /modifymember.php of the component Parameter Handler. Such manipulation of the argument firstName leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2026-5540?: CVE-2026-5540 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-2026-5540 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5540?: 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-2026-5540 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5540 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19030.
When was CVE-2026-5540 published?: CVE-2026-5540 was published on 2026-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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