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CSZCMS 1.3.0 SQL Injection Vulnerability in Members View

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.3)

CVE-2024-58307

CSZCMS is a web-based content management system. As a public-facing web application, it is commonly deployed on the internet to serve website content, making its administrative and member-facing endpoints frequently reachable from the public internet.

SQL Injection

Cszcms Csz Cms

1.3.0

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 vulnerability in CSZCMS, a content management system, allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious code into database queries, potentially leading to data extraction. The main concern is confirming relevance and exposure due to the potential for database manipulation.

Authenticated users can manipulate database queries.
Confirms importance of reviewing system access controls.
Assess exposure and review system access.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker with existing access to the CSZCMS application can exploit a flaw in the members view functionality. By submitting specially crafted input through the 'view' parameter, they can manipulate the application's database queries, potentially leading to the extraction of sensitive information.

Authenticated access is required.
Input is injected via the 'view' parameter.
Risk of database information extraction.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

Authenticated users could manipulate database queries through the members view functionality by injecting malicious SQL code via the `view` parameter, potentially leading to the extraction of sensitive database information through time-based blind SQL injection attacks.

Database information could be at risk.
SQL injection through the `view` parameter.
Exposure of sensitive database contents.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability in CSZCMS's members view functionality requires immediate attention from the application owners responsible for managing the CSZCMS deployment. The first practical step is to identify all instances of CSZCMS, determine their exposure and business criticality, and then plan remediation efforts based on the risk posed.

Application owners must address this.
Verify CSZCMS instances and exposure.
Plan risk-based remediation actions.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is CSZCMS and what is it used for?

CSZCMS is a web-based content management system (CMS). It provides the foundational structure for building and managing websites, allowing administrators to organize content and handle user interactions through a centralized digital interface.

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2024-58307?

This vulnerability is a SQL Injection, classified as CWE-89. It happens when an application fails to properly sanitize user input before including it in a database query. In this case, the weakness allows an attacker to insert their own SQL commands, which the database then executes as if they were legitimate instructions.

How can an attacker trigger this SQL injection?

An attacker triggers this by submitting malicious input into the 'view' parameter within the members view functionality. Importantly, this exploit requires the attacker to have an existing, authenticated account; anonymous users who are not logged into the system cannot initiate this specific attack path.

Why should I be concerned about this CVE?

Halo Surface Signal notes that because CSZCMS is a web-based application, it is frequently deployed on the public internet to host content. This means its endpoints, including those used by members, are often reachable from anywhere online, increasing the likelihood that a remote attacker could attempt to extract sensitive database information.

What are the first steps to take if I run CSZCMS?

You should begin by locating all active deployments of CSZCMS within your environment to understand their current reach. Once identified, evaluate the business importance of each instance and review your access controls, as this vulnerability specifically impacts authenticated sessions.

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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.