CVE-2023-50578 Mingsoft MCMS SQL injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the categoryType parameter in Mingsoft MCMS, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2023-50578?
CVE-2023-50578 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Mingsoft MCMS v5.2.9 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the categoryType parameter at /content/list.do.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50578?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including net.mingsoft:ms-mcms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
net.mingsoft:ms-mcms Maven | All versions to 5.2.9 | None |
net.mingsoft:ms-mcms Maven | All versions to 5.2.9 | None |
Products include Mingsoft Mcms.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50578 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-2023-50578 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-50578 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2025-56316 MCMS vulnerable SQL injection via the content_title parameter
- CVE-2025-29287 MCMS allows arbitrary file uploads in the ueditor component
- CVE-2020-20913 Ming-Soft MCMS vulnerable to SQL injection
- CVE-2022-36272 Mingsoft MCMS SQL injection vulnerability in /mdiy/page/verify URI via fieldName parameter
- CVE-2022-36599 Mingsoft MCMS SQL injection vulnerability in /mdiy/model/delete URI via models List
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vvh-8c65-32j4.