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CVE-2026-79387 PbootCMS CVE debrief
CVE-2026-79387 is a SQL injection vulnerability in PbootCMS versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.5. An authenticated user can modify arbitrary user account fields, including passwords and roles, via crafted parameters to the User/mod interface. This vulnerability allows for potential elevation of privileges and account takeover. Defenders responsible for PbootCMS deployments, particularly those with authenticated user access, should assess exposure and prioritize mitigation. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional verification is necessary to confirm affected deployments and assess operational impact.
- Vendor
- PbootCMS
- Product
- PbootCMS
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 4.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-09
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-09
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-14
Who should care
Defenders responsible for PbootCMS deployments, particularly those with authenticated user access, should assess exposure and prioritize mitigation.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-79387 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PbootCMS that allows authenticated users to modify arbitrary user account fields, potentially leading to account takeover. Defenders responsible for PbootCMS deployments should assess exposure and prioritize mitigation.
- Authenticated users can modify arbitrary user account fields, potentially leading to account takeover.
- The vulnerability allows for potential elevation of privileges.
- Defenders need to verify and mitigate this vulnerability to prevent potential account takeovers.
- Remediation priority is medium due to the CVSS score of 4.3.
Technical summary
CVE-2026-79387 is a SQL injection vulnerability in PbootCMS versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.5. An authenticated user can modify arbitrary user account fields, including passwords and roles, via crafted parameters to the User/mod interface. This vulnerability allows for potential elevation of privileges and account takeover. Defenders should prioritize verifying and mitigating this vulnerability in PbootCMS versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.5. Input validation and sanitization for user input should be implemented, and access to the User/mod interface should be restricted. Susp
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and mitigating this SQL injection vulnerability in PbootCMS versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.5.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify PbootCMS versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.5 are in use and assess exposure
- Implement input validation and sanitization for user input
- Restrict access to the User/mod interface
- Monitor for suspicious activity related to user account modifications
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the SQL injection vulnerability in PbootCMS. However, the corpus lacks specific information on exploitation, victims, or business impact.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-79387 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79387
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-79387 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79387
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/jhli07/CVE-2026-79387-PbootCMS-SQL-Injection
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.pbootcms.com/
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.