CVE-2022-26585: SQL Injection in net.mingsoft:ms-mcms
Summary
CVE-2022-26585: SQL injection in net.mingsoft:ms-mcms. Affects net.mingsoft:ms-mcms versions < 5.2.7. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The net.mingsoft:ms-mcms package is a Maven ecosystem package that provides functionality for Mingsoft MCMS, a content management system. It allows users to create and manage website content. The package is vulnerable to a SQL injection attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The SQL injection vulnerability in net.mingsoft:ms-mcms version 5.2.7 can be exploited through the /cms/content/list endpoint. An attacker can inject malicious SQL queries into the application, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the database or manipulating its contents. This vulnerability has a high severity rating and was published on April 6, 2022.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, developers can implement input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. By validating user input and using parameterized queries, the application can ensure that user-supplied data is properly sanitized and treated as data rather than executable code.
Conclusion
The SQL injection vulnerability in net.mingsoft:ms-mcms version 5.2.7 can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of the database. It is recommended to upgrade to a secure version of the package and implement input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The SQL injection vulnerability in net.mingsoft:ms-mcms can lead to unauthorized access to the database and potential data manipulation. An attacker could extract sensitive information or modify the contents of the database.
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Yes, developers can fix this vulnerability by upgrading to a version of net.mingsoft:ms-mcms that is not affected by the SQL injection issue. It is recommended to update the Maven configuration to use a secure version of the package.
At the time of this advisory, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting this vulnerability. However, it is important to address the vulnerability promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the GitHub Security Advisory database entry at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/04/GHSA-mx3x-rmrh-9wf6/GHSA-mx3x-rmrh-9wf6.json
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