CVE-2026-2161
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Directory Management System 1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the email parameter in the /admin/forget-password.php file. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially leading to data theft, modification, or system compromise. All users running Directory Management System 1.0 with the vulnerable forget-password functionality are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- itsourcecode Directory Management System
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including exfiltration of sensitive data, administrative account takeover, and potential remote code execution leading to full system control.
Likely Case
Database information disclosure, credential theft, and potential privilege escalation to administrative access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection.
🎯 Exploit Status
The exploit has been made public and requires minimal technical skill to execute.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://itsourcecode.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider implementing workarounds or replacing the software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries for the email parameter in forget-password.php
Modify /admin/forget-password.php to use prepared statements with parameterized queries
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules
Configure WAF to block SQL injection patterns targeting /admin/forget-password.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or restrict access to /admin/forget-password.php endpoint
- Implement network segmentation and isolate the Directory Management System from sensitive networks
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /admin/forget-password.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the email parameterCheck Version:
Check the software version in the application interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection attempts no longer succeed and that parameterized queries are implemented📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed password reset attempts with SQL-like patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /admin/forget-password.php containing SQL keywords in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/forget-password.php" AND (param="email" AND value CONTAINS "' OR '1'='1" OR value CONTAINS "UNION SELECT" OR value CONTAINS "--" OR value CONTAINS ";")