CVE-2024-31212 SQL injection in index_chart_data action
Administrative users can execute unauthorized SQL code via the index_chart_data action in InstantCMS, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2024-31212?
CVE-2024-31212 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in instantsoft icms2, published on 4 Apr 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
InstantCMS is a free and open source content management system. A SQL injection vulnerability affects instantcms v2.16.2 in which an attacker with administrative privileges can cause the application to execute unauthorized SQL code. The vulnerability exists in index_chart_data action, which receives an input from user and passes it unsanitized to the core model `filterFunc` function that further embeds this data in an SQL statement. This allows attackers to inject unwanted SQL code into the statement. The `period` should be escaped before inserting it in the query. As of time of publication, a patched version is not available.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-31212?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Instantcms Instantcms.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31212?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-31212 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-2024-31212 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-31212 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in instantsoft icms2
- CVE-2023-4188 SQL Injection in instantsoft/icms2
- CVE-2013-10051 InstantCMS <= 1.6 Remote PHP Code Execution
- CVE-2023-4704 External Control of System or Configuration Setting in instantsoft/icms2
- CVE-2026-28281 InstantCMS has Multiple CSRF Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2023-4652 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in instantsoft/icms2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qx95-w566-73fw.