CVE-2024-0729 ForU CMS cms_admin.php sql injection

Medium 5.5 Published 19 Jan 2024 Updated 30 May 2025

SQL injection in ForU CMS allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the a_name argument in cms_admin.php.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-0729?

CVE-2024-0729 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in ForU CMS, published on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in ForU CMS up to 2020-06-23. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file cms_admin.php. The manipulation of the argument a_name leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251552.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0729?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foru Cms Project Foru Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0729?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0729 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-2024-0729 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0729 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m426-263c-vx86.