CVE-2021-28999 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the m1_sortby parameter in CMS Made Simple, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-28999?

CVE-2021-28999 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple, published on 8 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection vulnerability in CMS Made Simple through 2.2.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the m1_sortby parameter to modules/News/function.admin_articlestab.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28999?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28999?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2021-28999 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28999 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-78c4-pg8x-p7pm.

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