CVE-2020-23262: SQL Injection Without Credentials in ming-soft MCMS
Summary
CVE-2020-23262: SQL injection without credentials in ming-soft MCMS. Affects net.mingsoft:ms-mcms versions < 5.1. Fixed in 5.1. How to fix ↓
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Background
ming-soft MCMS is a Maven package that provides content management system functionality. It is used to create and manage websites, allowing users to easily publish and update content. This vulnerability affects version 5.0 of the package. The package is vulnerable to SQL injection attacks, which can be exploited by a malicious user without the need for authentication. The vulnerability exists in the /mcms/view.do endpoint.
Vulnerability Detail
The SQL injection vulnerability in ming-soft MCMS allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries without proper input validation. By crafting malicious input, an attacker can manipulate the SQL statements executed by the application, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the database or performing other malicious actions. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its critical severity.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 6.2.2 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
5.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, it is advised to implement input validation and sanitization on the server-side to prevent SQL injection attacks. This can be done by using parameterized queries or prepared statements when interacting with the database. Here is an example of using prepared statements in Java:
String query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = ? AND password = ?";
PreparedStatement statement = connection.prepareStatement(query);
statement.setString(1, username);
statement.setString(2, password);
ResultSet result = statement.executeQuery();
By using prepared statements, the input values are automatically escaped, preventing SQL injection vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The SQL injection vulnerability in ming-soft MCMS version 5.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries without authentication. This can lead to unauthorized access to the database and other malicious actions. It is crucial to upgrade to version 5.1 or later to fix this vulnerability. Implementing input validation and sanitization on the server-side can also serve as a temporary workaround. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
ming-soft MCMS is a Maven package that provides content management system functionality. It is used to create and manage websites, allowing users to easily publish and update content.
SQL injection is a type of vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate SQL queries executed by an application. By injecting malicious SQL code, an attacker can bypass authentication, access unauthorized data, modify or delete data, or perform other malicious actions.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries without authentication. Depending on the specific implementation, this can lead to unauthorized access to the database, exposure of sensitive data, or other malicious actions.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 9.8, indicating its critical severity.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to version 5.1 of ming-soft MCMS or later. This version includes proper input validation and sanitization to prevent SQL injection attacks.
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