CVE-2023-6772 OTCMS ind_backstage.php sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published 13 Dec 2023 Updated 22 May 2025

Remote attackers can perform SQL injection via the sqlContent parameter in OTCMS admin panel, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2023-6772?

CVE-2023-6772 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in OTCMS, published on 13 Dec 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OTCMS 7.01. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/ind_backstage.php. The manipulation of the argument sqlContent leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-247908.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6772?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Otcms Otcms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6772?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6772 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-2023-6772 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6772 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-32qv-jwqq-5v6r.