CVE-2020-20913 Ming-Soft MCMS vulnerable to SQL injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in the basic_title parameter of Ming-Soft MCMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-20913?
CVE-2020-20913 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL Injection vulnerability found in Ming-Soft MCMS v.4.7.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via basic_title parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-20913?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including net.mingsoft:ms-mcms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
net.mingsoft:ms-mcms Maven | All versions | 5.1 |
net.mingsoft:ms-mcms Maven | All versions | 5.1 |
Products include Mingsoft Mcms.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20913?
Upgrade net.mingsoft:ms-mcms to 5.1 or later.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2020-20913 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-20913 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2025-56316 MCMS vulnerable SQL injection via the content_title parameter
- CVE-2025-29287 MCMS allows arbitrary file uploads in the ueditor component
- CVE-2023-50578 Mingsoft MCMS SQL injection
- CVE-2022-36272 Mingsoft MCMS SQL injection vulnerability in /mdiy/page/verify URI via fieldName parameter
- CVE-2022-36599 Mingsoft MCMS SQL injection vulnerability in /mdiy/model/delete URI via models List
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx8p-9m48-g76r.