CVE-2021-26599 SQL Injection in ImpressCMS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the groups parameter in findusers.php, 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-2021-26599?

CVE-2021-26599 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ImpressCMS before 1.4.3 allows include/findusers.php groups SQL Injection.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26599?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including impresscms/impresscms. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
impresscms/impresscms PackagistAll versions1.4.3
impresscms/impresscms PackagistAll versions1.4.3

Products include Impresscms Impresscms.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26599?

Upgrade impresscms/impresscms to 1.4.3 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-2021-26599 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-26599 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jc4v-vvg6-xg78.

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