Vulnerability Description
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 '.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | <= 2.2.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/beerpwn/CVE/blob/master/cms_made_simple_2021/sqli_order_by/CMExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161895/CMS-Made-Simple-2.2.15-SQL-InjectioExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/49ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.soteritsecurity.com/blog/2023/01/CMS-Made-Simple_CVE-2021-40961.html
- https://github.com/beerpwn/CVE/blob/master/cms_made_simple_2021/sqli_order_by/CMExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161895/CMS-Made-Simple-2.2.15-SQL-InjectioExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/49ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.soteritsecurity.com/blog/2023/01/CMS-Made-Simple_CVE-2021-40961.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-40961?
CVE-2021-40961 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 lang...
How severe is CVE-2021-40961?
CVE-2021-40961 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40961?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple.