CVE-2025-56407
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-10
Last updated on: 2025-10-06
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| utcms_project | utcms | 9.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a critical SQL injection flaw in HuangDou UTCMS version 9, specifically in the RunSql function of the file app/modules/ut-data/admin/mysql.php. It allows authenticated backend users to manipulate the 'sql' argument to execute arbitrary SQL commands without any filtering. Although the results of these queries are not displayed, attackers can run commands such as SELECT, CREATE, and INSERT after logging in, potentially compromising the database. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with backend access to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database, which can lead to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even destruction of data. It can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the database, potentially leading to data breaches or disruption of services. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by sending a crafted POST request to the vulnerable endpoint to test for SQL injection. For example, a time-delay SQL injection test can be performed by sending a POST request to `/ut-cms-9/app/dev/?m=ut-data&p=mysql&do=mysql-sql` with the payload `sql=SELECT * FROM cms_admin WHERE SLEEP(5);`. If the response is delayed by approximately 5 seconds, it indicates the presence of the vulnerability. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include deploying or enabling a Web Application Firewall (WAF), such as ModSecurity or cloud-based WAF services, to detect and block common SQL injection payloads. This can help protect the system while awaiting an official code fix. [1]