HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-4540
HIGH

CVE-2026-4540

CWE-74Published: March 22, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

7.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.7th

Official Description

A vulnerability was detected in projectworlds Online Notes Sharing System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /login.php of the component Parameters Handler. The manipulation of the argument User results in sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-4540 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
PHP
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-4540
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-74
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
PublishedMar 22, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-74)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-4540 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.