How severe is CVE-2026-5838?

CVE-2026-5838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-5838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5838?

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

Does CVE-2026-5838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-20847.

When was CVE-2026-5838 published?

CVE-2026-5838 was published on 2026-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5838

CVE-2026-5838 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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 4.7)
CVSS v2: 5.8
CVSS v4: 2.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-20847
Weakness: CWE-74
Published: 2026-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was determined in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/add-subadmins.php. This manipulation of the argument sadminusername causes sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5838?: A vulnerability was determined in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/add-subadmins.php. This manipulation of the argument sadminusername causes sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
How severe is CVE-2026-5838?: CVE-2026-5838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-5838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-5838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-20847.
When was CVE-2026-5838 published?: CVE-2026-5838 was published on 2026-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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