Horizon Alert
Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters
A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in Masa CMS, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This could lead to unauthorized access, data modification, or complete system control.
- Attackers can access sensitive data.
- System integrity and administrative control are at risk.
- Vulnerability is reachable from the internet.
Attack Path
How an attacker could exploit the issue
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the `beanFeed.cfc` component. By manipulating the `sortBy` parameter, the attacker can inject malicious SQL code that will be executed by the server's database. This allows them to compromise sensitive data or gain unauthorized control over the application.
- Reachable via network.
- Unauthenticated access required.
- Targets SQL database.
Live Threat
Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context
The SQL injection vulnerability in Masa CMS presents a clear risk due to its unauthenticated and remote exploitability, allowing attackers to manipulate the database. While not yet listed as actively exploited or in the KEV, SQL injection vulnerabilities are a classic and persistent threat favored by attackers for data exfiltration and system compromise.
- SQL injection is a common attack.
- Public exploits are not yet observed.
- Recency signals are limited.
Priority actions
Operational Fix
Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps
Prioritize patching Masa CMS to versions 7.2.10, 7.3.15, 7.4.10, or 7.5.3 to address the SQL injection vulnerability. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious SQL patterns targeting the `beanFeed.cfc` component's `sortBy` parameter to prevent exploitation.
- Apply available version updates.
- Deploy WAF rules for `sortBy` parameter.
- Monitor traffic for SQL injection attempts.
