CVE-2024-0523 CmsEasy language_admin.php getslide_child_action sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in CmsEasy's language admin module to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2024-0523?
CVE-2024-0523 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in CmsEasy, published on 14 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in CmsEasy up to 7.7.7. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getslide_child_action in the library lib/admin/language_admin.php. The manipulation of the argument sid leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-250693 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0523?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cmseasy Cmseasy.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0523?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0523 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-2024-0523 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0523 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in CmsEasy
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fxcx-28x2-8q66.