External risk intelligence

Damasac thaipalliative_lte SQL Injection Vulnerability in ezform.php

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2026-38581

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the `thaipalliative_lte` web application, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This could lead to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of sensitive data stored in the database. Confirming the presence and exposure of this technolo

4Halo Surface Signal

SQL Injection

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2026-38581

The vulnerability exists in a PHP file within a web application directory. Web applications are commonly deployed as internet-facing services, and this specific endpoint accepts parameters via HTTP requests, making it reachable if the application is hosted on a public-facing web server.

PCI scan relevance

PCI Relevance for CVE-2026-38581

Yes

CVE-2026-38581 — Halo PCI Relevance: Yes. Under typical PCI ASV external scan criteria, this issue may be flagged for scan prioritization.

This SQL injection vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, which would likely cause a PCI ASV scan to fail.

Scan-prioritization guidance only—not a PCI DSS certification or ASV attestation.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This advisory concerns a critical SQL injection vulnerability in a web application component. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of sensitive information. The main concern is confirming if this technology is in use and assessing potential exposure.

Attackers can misuse database commands.
Understand what this web component does.
Confirm relevance and assess any exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to a web application. The vulnerability lies in how the application handles user-supplied data in the `idFormMain` and `id` parameters within the `/substudy/ezform.php` file. By manipulating these parameters, an attacker can inject malicious SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data.

Unauthenticated remote network access required.
Malicious SQL commands injected via parameters.
Complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. The flaw exists in how user-supplied data is handled within SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of the underlying database when supported by the advisory.

Database integrity and confidentiality.
Direct injection via web requests.
Unauthorized data access or modification.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This SQL injection vulnerability in the `thaipalliative_lte` application likely impacts the application owners responsible for its development and maintenance. The first step for any team is to identify all instances of this application, determine their exposure (especially if internet-facing), and confirm which business-critical systems rely on them. Once ownership is established, a risk-based remediation plan, potentially coordinated with the vendor, can be developed.

Application owners should manage this issue.
Verify application reachability and business criticality.
Plan remediation based on identified risk.

Frequently asked questions

What is damasac thaipalliative_lte?

Damasac thaipalliative_lte is a software application or component, often deployed within web environments. It typically serves functions related to form processing and data management. Developers or organizations integrate such tools to handle specific data collection workflows, requiring the application to interact directly with a backend database to store or retrieve user-submitted information.

How does CVE-2026-38581 work?

This CVE describes an SQL Injection, classified as CWE-89. It happens when an application takes user input and inserts it directly into database commands without proper cleaning or filtering. Because the code trusts these inputs blindly, an attacker can substitute legitimate data with their own SQL commands, tricking the database into performing unauthorized actions like reading, changing, or deleting sensitive records.

What triggers this SQL injection vulnerability?

The vulnerability is triggered when an attacker sends a specially crafted HTTP request containing malicious SQL commands to the idFormMain or id parameters in the ezform.php file. Simply visiting the application or browsing the site normally does not trigger the flaw; it requires the deliberate submission of structured, malicious data through these specific entry points to manipulate the underlying query logic.

Is my system at risk from CVE-2026-38581?

Halo Surface Signal indicates that because this vulnerability exists in a PHP file within a web directory, any instance of this application reachable via the internet is at higher risk. You should care if your organization hosts this software on a public-facing web server, as it creates a direct path for remote, unauthenticated access to your database. Internal-only instances are generally less accessible to external attackers.

What should I do if I use this software?

First, locate all servers running thaipalliative_lte to determine if they are internet-facing. Confirm which business processes rely on these specific modules. Since this involves a flaw in how the software handles data, evaluate your infrastructure for exposure and prioritize securing any public-facing endpoints. Coordinate with your development or maintenance teams to manage this risk until a secure version or code modification is provided by the vendor.

References

Written by Nicholas Merritt

External-surface CVE analysis and Halo Surface Signal prioritization for Halo Threat Intelligence.