CVE-2024-8523 lmxcms SQL Command Execution Module admin.php formatData code injection

Medium 5.1 Published 7 Sep 2024 Updated 9 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the formatData function in lmxcms admin.php, requiring authentication.

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-2024-8523?

CVE-2024-8523 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in lmxcms, published on 7 Sep 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in lmxcms up to 1.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function formatData of the file /admin.php?m=Acquisi&a=testcj&lid=1 of the component SQL Command Execution Module. The manipulation of the argument data leads to code injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8523?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lmxcms Lmxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8523?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8523 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2024-8523 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8523 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c86h-f64g-3994.