CVE-2021-40961: SQL Injection
First published: Thu Jun 09 2022(Updated: )
CMS Made Simple <=2.2.15 is affected by SQL injection in modules/News/function.admin_articlestab.php. The $sortby variable is concatenated with $query1, but it is possible to inject arbitrary SQL language without using the '.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple | <=2.2.15 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/beerpwn/CVE/blob/master/cms_made_simple_2021/sqli_order_by/CMS-MS-SQLi-report.md
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161895/CMS-Made-Simple-2.2.15-SQL-Injection.html
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/49
- https://www.soteritsecurity.com/blog/2023/01/CMS-Made-Simple_CVE-2021-40961.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-40961.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40961?
CVE-2021-40961 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
CMS Made Simple versions up to and including 2.2.15 are affected by CVE-2021-40961.
What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?
The CWE ID for CVE-2021-40961 is CWE-89.
How can I fix the SQL injection vulnerability in CMS Made Simple?
To fix the SQL injection vulnerability in CMS Made Simple, you should update to a version that is not affected, such as version 2.2.16 or later.
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