CVE-2026-28516: openDCIM version 23.04, through commit 4467e9c4, contains a SQL injection vulnerability in Config::UpdateParam

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-28516 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting opendcim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

openDCIM version 23.04, through commit 4467e9c4, contains a SQL injection vulnerability in Config::UpdateParameter. The install.php and container-install.php handlers pass user-supplied input directly into SQL statements using string interpolation without prepared statements or proper input sanitation. An authenticated user can execute arbitrary SQL statements against the underlying database.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-02-27
Last modified	2026-07-14

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: opendcim

Last updated 2026-07-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-27 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-14 19:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opendcim opendcim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 23.04

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 23.04

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy opendcim || rpm -q opendcim || opendcim --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 23.04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison opendcim sudo apt install opendcim=<VERSION_BEFORE_23.04> sudo apt-mark hold opendcim

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list opendcim sudo dnf downgrade opendcim-<VERSION_BEFORE_23.04> sudo dnf versionlock add opendcim

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: openDCIM install.php SQL Injection to RCE

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-28516?

opendcim: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-28516 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28516 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-28516 affect?

CVE-2026-28516 affects opendcim. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). openDCIM version 23.04, through commit 4467e9c4, contains a SQL injection vulnerability in Config::UpdateParameter. The install.php and container-install.php handlers pass user-supplied input directly into SQL statements using string interp

How urgent is CVE-2026-28516?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2026-28517 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE openDCIM version 23.04, through commit 4467e9c4, contains an OS command injection vulnerability in report_netw
CVE-2026-28515 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE openDCIM version 23.04, through commit 4467e9c4, contains a missing authorization vulnerability in install.php

References

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