CVE-2022-26986 SQL injection in ImpressCMS

High 7.2 Published 5 Apr 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject SQL to read and modify database information in ImpressCMS, potentially leading to system compromise if misconfigured.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-26986?

CVE-2022-26986 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Apr 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection in ImpressCMS 1.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject into the code in unintended way, this allows an attacker to read and modify the sensitive information from the database used by the application. If misconfigured, an attacker can even upload a malicious web shell to compromise the entire system.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26986?

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

Package	Affected	Fixed in
`impresscms/impresscms` Packagist	All versions to `1.4.3`	None
`impresscms/impresscms` Packagist	All versions to `1.4.3`	None

Products include Impresscms Impresscms.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26986?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26986 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-2022-26986 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26986 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f99r-jjgr-f373.