CVE-2020-23262 SQL injection without credentials in ming-soft MCMS
Unauthenticated attackers can execute SQL injection via the /mcms/view.do endpoint in MCMS, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-23262?
CVE-2020-23262 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in ming-soft MCMS v5.0, where a malicious user can exploit SQL injection without logging in through /mcms/view.do.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-23262?
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-2020-23262?
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-2020-23262 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-23262 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
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- CVE-2025-29287 MCMS allows arbitrary file uploads in the ueditor component
- CVE-2023-50578 Mingsoft MCMS SQL injection
- CVE-2020-20913 Ming-Soft MCMS vulnerable to SQL injection
- CVE-2022-36272 Mingsoft MCMS SQL injection vulnerability in /mdiy/page/verify URI via fieldName parameter
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3hw-g4hm-7gr4.