CVE-2025-22957

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the front-end of the website in ZZCMS <= 2023, which can be exploited without any authentication

Critical · published January 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A SQL injection vulnerability in ZZCMS can be exploited without any authentication – it's like leaving the front door of your data center wide open, inviting anyone to stroll right in! Think of it as a restaurant that serves its special recipe without checking customer IDs. If the server is too trusting, an unauthorized guest could sneak in and access the kitchen to steal all the secret ingredients – in this case, your sensitive database information! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to your database, extracting confidential information like user data, payment details, or internal documents. This kind of breach could be absolutely devastating, putting your users' privacy at risk and potentially leading to severe reputational damage.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that serves its special recipe without checking customer IDs. If the server is too trusting, an unauthorized guest could sneak in and access the kitchen to steal all the secret ingredients – in this case, your sensitive database information! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries through the front-end of ZZCMS, which is present in versions up to 2023. By sending specially crafted inputs, attackers can bypass authentication and directly interact with the database.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to your database, extracting confidential information like user data, payment details, or internal documents. This kind of breach could be absolutely devastating, putting your users' privacy at risk and potentially leading to severe reputational damage. Patch ZZCMS to version 2023.1 or later to close this vulnerability immediately. Additionally, review your application’s input validation practices and implement prepared statements to safeguard against future SQL injection risks. You've got this! Act fast, and your security hero status will be fully activated! 🛡️

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
0.00544 · 44.9th percentile
Published
2025-01-31T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 JAN 00:00Z
    A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the front-end of the website in ZZCMS <= 2023, which can be exploited without any authentication
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