CVE-2021-47980 Fuel CMS 1.4.13 Blind SQL Injection via col Parameter
Authenticated attackers can extract database information via blind SQL injection in the Activity Log interface of Fuel CMS.
- 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-2021-47980?
CVE-2021-47980 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Getfuelcms Fuel CMS, published on 16 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Fuel CMS 1.4.13 contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'col' parameter in the Activity Log interface. Attackers can send requests to the logs endpoint with malicious SQL payloads in the 'col' parameter to extract database information based on response time delays.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47980?
How do I fix CVE-2021-47980?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47980 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-2021-47980 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47980 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5g4-2whh-fvpw.