Softnews Media · Datalife Engine · CVE-2026-96604
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
SoftNews Media Group DataLife Engine version 18.0
**Description**
An issue exists in the Search Module within the `strip data()` function of the `engine/modules/search.php` file. A remote attacker can trigger a SQL injection by manipulating the `story` argument. SQL injection is a technique where malicious SQL statements are inserted into entry fields for execution, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the database.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
As a temporary mitigation, restrict access to the `engine/modules/search.php` file or avoid using the `story` argument in the search functionality.