CVE-2023-4188 SQL Injection in instantsoft/icms2
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands in InstantCMS, 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-4188?
CVE-2023-4188 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in instantsoft/icms2, published on 5 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL Injection in GitHub repository instantsoft/icms2 prior to 2.16.1-git.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4188?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Instantcms Instantcms.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4188?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4188 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-2023-4188 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4188 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in instantsoft/icms2
- CVE-2013-10051 InstantCMS <= 1.6 Remote PHP Code Execution
- CVE-2023-4704 External Control of System or Configuration Setting in instantsoft/icms2
- CVE-2026-28281 InstantCMS has Multiple CSRF Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2023-4652 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in instantsoft/icms2
- CVE-2024-31212 SQL injection in index_chart_data action
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h267-xjjf-qgxq.