CVE-2021-28999: SQL Injection

Published May 8, 2023
·
Updated

SQL Injection vulnerability in CMS Made Simple through 2.2.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the m1sortby parameter to modules/News/function.adminarticlestab.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CMSmadesimple CMS Made Simple<=2.2.15

Event History

May 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28999?

CVE-2021-28999 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in CMS Made Simple through version 2.2.15.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-28999?

CVE-2021-28999 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2021-28999 impact the affected software?

CVE-2021-28999 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the m1_sortby parameter in the modules/News/function.admin_articlestab.php file.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-28999?

To fix CVE-2021-28999, upgrade CMS Made Simple to version 2.2.16 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28999?

Additional information about CVE-2021-28999 can be found at: [https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/49](https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/49) and [https://github.com/beerpwn/CVE/blob/master/cms_made_simple_2021/sqli_order_by/CMS-MS-SQLi-report.md](https://github.com/beerpwn/CVE/blob/master/cms_made_simple_2021/sqli_order_by/CMS-MS-SQLi-report.md)

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