CVE-2026-40529
SQL Injection in CMS ALAYA Allows Database Access via Admin Interface
Publication date: 2026-04-23
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: JPCERT/CC
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| kanata_limited | cms_alaya | to 7.4.1.4 (exc) |
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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?
CVE-2026-40529 is an SQL injection vulnerability found in CMS ALAYA, a content management system provided by KANATA Limited. This vulnerability affects versions 7.4.1.4 and earlier. It allows an attacker who has access to the administrative interface to obtain or alter information stored in the database.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The recommended immediate mitigation is to update CMS ALAYA to the latest version provided by the developer, which addresses this SQL injection vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with access to the administrative interface can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to obtain sensitive information from the database or alter the data stored within it. This can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data manipulation, and potentially disrupt the integrity and availability of the system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows an attacker with administrative interface access to obtain or alter information stored in the database.
Such unauthorized access or alteration of data could potentially lead to non-compliance with data protection standards and regulations like GDPR or HIPAA, which require the protection of sensitive information against unauthorized access and modification.
However, the provided information does not explicitly mention the impact on compliance with these standards.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The vulnerability is an SQL injection in CMS ALAYA versions 7.4.1.4 and earlier, exploitable via the administrative interface. Detection typically involves testing the administrative interface for SQL injection flaws.
Specific commands or detection tools are not provided in the available resources.