CVE-2023-53926CWE-89

PHPJabbers Simple CMS 5.0 SQL Injection via Column Parameter

High · published December 17, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Watch out for that sneaky SQL injection lurking in PHPJabbers Simple CMS 5.0! A single malicious input could let attackers run wild with your database. ⚡ Think of this vulnerability like a misfiled access request at a bank — if someone could slip in a forged note, they could manipulate who gets access to funds. Here, attackers can manipulate database queries through the 'column' parameter as easily as slipping a fake ID to a bank teller! If exploited, an attacker could extract sensitive information, modify critical data, or even delete records entirely — imagine a thief having the keys to your entire database vault! That's not just a small mishap; it can lead to serious data breaches, and nobody wants that on their watch.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a misfiled access request at a bank — if someone could slip in a forged note, they could manipulate who gets access to funds. Here, attackers can manipulate database queries through the 'column' parameter as easily as slipping a fake ID to a bank teller! This SQL injection vulnerability in PHPJabbers Simple CMS 5.0 allows attackers to inject crafted SQL payloads through the 'column' parameter in the index.php endpoint, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could extract sensitive information, modify critical data, or even delete records entirely — imagine a thief having the keys to your entire database vault! That's not just a small mishap; it can lead to serious data breaches, and nobody wants that on their watch. To safeguard your system, immediately update to the latest version of PHPJabbers Simple CMS that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, validate and sanitize all user inputs, particularly those influencing SQL queries, to mitigate risk in the future. You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be one step closer to securing your database! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00606 · 48.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-12-17T22:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 DEC 22:44Z
    PHPJabbers Simple CMS 5.0 SQL Injection via Column Parameter
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