CVE-2023-51052

S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the A_formauth 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 sneaky SQL injection vulnerability is lurking in S-CMS v5.0, allowing attackers to exploit the A_formauth parameter in /admin/ajax.php! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef prepares dishes based on any order they receive, even if it’s not from a verified source — a rogue customer could easily slip in a request for something they shouldn't have! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to the database, reading sensitive data, modifying content, or even deleting critical information. This could lead to absolute chaos for your website and its users, making it a prime target for malicious activity.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef prepares dishes based on any order they receive, even if it’s not from a verified source — a rogue customer could easily slip in a request for something they shouldn't have! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries via the A_formauth parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification in the backend.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to the database, reading sensitive data, modifying content, or even deleting critical information. This could lead to absolute chaos for your website and its users, making it a prime target for malicious activity. Immediately patch S-CMS to version 5.0.1 or later, sanitize inputs on the A_formauth parameter, and conduct a thorough audit of all SQL queries. Don't wait until it's too late! You've got this! By following the steps to secure your site, you’ll maintain your hero status in the security realm! 🛡️

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_formauth parameter at /admin/ajax.php
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