CVE-2026-40834
Authenticated SQLi in saveDashboardLayout function
Description
An low privileged remote attacker can exploit an unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability in the dash_layout.php files saveDashboardLayout function due to improper neutralization of special elements in a SQL INSERT command allowing for reading the whole database and inserting entries into a non critical table. This can result in a total loss of confidentiality and some loss of integrity.
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 27, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-40834
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 270ccfa6-a436-4e77-922e-914ec3a9685c | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 270ccfa6-a436-4e77-922e-914ec3a9685c | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Sanitize all user-supplied input for SQL queries.
- Use prepared statements for all SQL commands.
- Validate and sanitize data before database insertion.
- Review and update all database interaction code.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-40834.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-044/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-40834 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An low privileged remote attacker can exploit an unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability in the dash_layout.php files saveDashboardLayout function due to improper neutralization of special elements in a SQL INSERT command allowing for reading the whole database and inserting entries into a non critical table. This can result in a total loss of confidentiality and some loss of integrity. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-044/