CVE-2026-40330 Masa CMS SQL injection via sortDirection parameter in beanFeed
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in Masa CMS to read, modify, or delete database records and potentially execute code.
- 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-2026-40330?
CVE-2026-40330 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in MasaCMS, published on 5 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Masa CMS is an open source content management system. In versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, 7.3.0 through 7.3.14, 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, and 7.5.0 through 7.5.2, a SQL injection vulnerability exists in the beanFeed.cfc component within the getQuery function's handling of the sortDirection parameter. The parameter value is concatenated directly into SQL queries without sanitization or parameterization. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this to extract sensitive information, modify or delete database records, or potentially achieve remote code execution on the underlying database server.
This issue has been fixed in versions 7.2.10, 7.3.15, 7.4.10, and 7.5.3. As a workaround, use a WAF to block or restrict access to the beanFeed.cfc component, or deploy rules to detect SQL injection patterns targeting the sortDirection parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-40330?
How do I fix CVE-2026-40330?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-40330 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-2026-40330 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-40330 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56cc-gxfr-hqp8.