CVE-2023-51051

S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the A_textauth parameter at /admin/ajax.php

Critical · published December 21, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single misstep in the A_textauth parameter could spell disaster for S-CMS v5.0, allowing attackers to unleash a SQL injection frenzy! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any ingredient brought to the kitchen without checking — all it takes is one sneaky delivery to completely ruin the dish! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to seize complete control over the database, potentially exfiltrating critical user information, altering data, or even wiping everything out. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this system!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any ingredient brought to the kitchen without checking — all it takes is one sneaky delivery to completely ruin the dish! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries via the A_textauth parameter at /admin/ajax.php, enabling them to manipulate the database and extract sensitive information.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to seize complete control over the database, potentially exfiltrating critical user information, altering data, or even wiping everything out. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this system! Immediate action is required: patch S-CMS to version 5.1 or later to close this critical gap. Additionally, implement prepared statements and input validation to strengthen your defenses against future attacks! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back on track in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00534 · 44.3th percentile
Published
2023-12-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 00:00Z
    S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the A_textauth parameter at /admin/ajax.php
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