CVE-2026-48771: ishankportfolio: Stored Contact Form Submission Exposure via Public Client-Side Database Configuration
ishankportfolio is a portfolio website. Prior to version 1.0.1, contact form submissions could potentially be exposed due to improperly secured client-side database configuration and insufficient access control policies. Applications using publicly exposed database credentials or permissive database rules may allow unauthorised users to read, modify, or abuse stored form submission data. This could impact personally identifiable information (PII) submitted through the website contact form, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and messages. The issue has been patched in version 1.0.1. Users unable to upgrade immediately can reduce risk by disabling public read/write database access, rotating exposed API keys, restricting database policies to authenticated requests only, moving sensitive operations to secure backend/serverless functions, and/or monitoring database activity logs for suspicious access.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ishankportfolioto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.1 - Configuration
Disable public read/write database access used by the client-side contact form submission so submissions are not readable/writable from the internet.
Database (client-side configuration for contact form submissions) Public read/write database access = disabled - Configuration
Restrict database policies so contact form submission data can be accessed only via authenticated requests (no anonymous/public access).
Database access control policies Access policy scope = authenticated requests only - Compensating control
Move sensitive operations (e.g., reading/writing contact form submission data) from the publicly accessible client to secure backend/serverless functions.
- Compensating control
Monitor database activity logs for suspicious access to stored contact form submissions (PII) and investigate/alert on unauthorized reads/writes.
- Operational
Rotate any exposed API keys/credentials used for the contact form database access before the access is restricted.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-48771?
CVE-2026-48771 has a severity rating of high, with a score of 8.2.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48771?
To mitigate CVE-2026-48771, update to ishankportfolio version 1.0.1 or later and ensure secure database configuration and access controls.
What type of exposure does CVE-2026-48771 involve?
CVE-2026-48771 involves exposure of stored contact form submissions due to improper client-side database configuration.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-48771?
Users of ishankportfolio versions prior to 1.0.1 are affected by CVE-2026-48771.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-48771 classified as?
CVE-2026-48771 is classified as an information leakage vulnerability.