SQL Injection Vulnerability in CMS Made Simple by CMS Made Simple Project
CVE-2021-40961
8.8HIGH
Summary
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.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved