SQL Injection Vulnerability in CMS Made Simple by CMS Made Simple Project

CVE-2021-40961

What is CVE-2021-40961?

The CMS Made Simple platform, specifically versions up to 2.2.15, is vulnerable to SQL injection via the modules/News/function.admin_articlestab.php file. The vulnerability arises from the unsafe handling of the $sortby variable, which allows for arbitrary SQL code execution through user input. This security flaw can be exploited by attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or full database compromise.

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