Is CVE-2026-2161 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-2161 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-2161 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-2161 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2161?

CVE-2026-2161 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-2161

CWE-74Published: February 8, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Directory Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/forget-password.php. The manipulation of the argument email results in sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A SQL injection vulnerability in the Directory Management System 1.0 password recovery function allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries. Given the 9.8 CVSS score, this represents a critical risk to data confidentiality and integrity.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

No vendor patch is available. Sanitize all user inputs and use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2161 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.