External risk intelligence

SQL Injection in BrowsBox CMS v4.0

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2022-29704

BrowsBox is a content management system (CMS). CMS platforms are commonly deployed as public-facing web applications to serve content, making their web interfaces and associated entry points frequently accessible from the internet.

SQL Injection

Browsbox Brows Box

4.0

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A critical vulnerability has been identified in a content management system that could allow unauthorized access to and manipulation of data if exploited. The primary concern is confirming whether this system is in use and exposed.

Flaw allows unauthorized data access and changes.
Important if content management systems are used.
Confirm relevance and assess potential exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to a web-facing instance of BrowsBox CMS. This request would target a weakness in how the application handles user input, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary SQL commands. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to access, modify, or delete sensitive data within the CMS.

No specific access needed.
SQL injection in input handling.
Complete data compromise.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands when supported by the advisory. This may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and any data it manages.

System data integrity.
Unauthorized SQL command execution.
Potential for data compromise.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The discovery of a SQL injection vulnerability in BrowsBox CMS v4.0 suggests that teams responsible for web application development, content management systems, and potentially the underlying infrastructure will need to collaborate on a response. The first practical move involves identifying all instances of BrowsBox CMS v4.0 within the organization, confirming their network exposure and business criticality, and then locating the accountable system owner to initiate a risk-based remediation plan.

Ownership: Application and infrastructure teams.
Verify first: Confirm affected system presence and exposure.
Action: Plan and execute remediation strategy.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is BrowsBox CMS?

BrowsBox is a content management system used to organize and publish digital content. It acts as the engine behind websites, handling how information is displayed to visitors and managed by administrators. Because it sits between a web database and the internet, it is a central repository for the data that a website presents.

What is the SQL injection weakness in CVE-2022-29704?

This vulnerability, classified as CWE-89, means the software improperly cleans the data it receives from users before using it in database queries. Because the application trusts this input, an attacker can input malicious commands that the database then executes. This allows them to bypass standard controls to view, change, or destroy the information stored in the system.

How can an attacker trigger this vulnerability?

An attacker triggers this by sending a specially crafted request to an instance of the software that is accessible over a network. The flaw exists within the input handling logic of the application. It is important to note that this does not require the attacker to have prior authentication or special user privileges; the vulnerability is accessible to anyone who can reach the web interface.

Is my organization at risk from CVE-2022-29704?

If you run BrowsBox CMS, you should care about this. Halo Surface Signal notes that since CMS platforms are typically deployed as public-facing web applications to serve content, their entry points are frequently reachable from the internet. This accessibility increases the likelihood that a remote attacker could find and interact with the vulnerable component.

What should I do if I use BrowsBox CMS v4.0?

Your first step is to locate every instance of this software within your environment to determine which systems are affected. Verify whether these instances are exposed to the internet and assess the sensitivity of the data they hold. Once you have identified the systems, connect with the application owners to document the assets and begin planning a risk-based remediation path.

References

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.