CVE-2024-12016 SQLi in CM Informatics' CM News
SQL injection in CM News allows attackers to read or modify database contents; the product is unsupported and requires replacement.
- 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-2024-12016?
CVE-2024-12016 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in CM News, published on 20 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in CM Informatics CM News allows SQL Injection.
This issue affects CM News: through 6.0.
NOTE: The vendor was contacted and it was learned that the product is not supported.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12016?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12016?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12016 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-2024-12016 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12016 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3v3x-mvj6-m5jc.