MasaCMS SQL Injection vulnerability

The SQL Injection vulnerability in MASA CMS allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code into database queries. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, including user credentials, financial information, and proprietary business data. Furthermore, an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying server, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data exfiltration. The ability to execute commands grants the attacker significant control over the affected system, enabling them to install malware, modify system configurations, or launch further attacks against other systems within the network.

Organizations utilizing MASA CMS for content management, particularly those with sensitive data stored within the CMS database, are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments running MASA CMS are especially vulnerable due to the potential for cross-tenant attacks. Legacy MASA CMS installations with outdated security configurations are also at increased risk.

• php: Examine web server access logs for unusual SQL queries or patterns indicative of SQL injection attempts. Look for POST requests with suspicious characters in parameters.

grep -i 'union select|extractvalue|sleep' /var/log/apache2/access.log

• php: Review MASA CMS configuration files for any instances of direct SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. • generic web: Use a web vulnerability scanner (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite) to scan the MASA CMS installation for SQL injection vulnerabilities. • generic web: Monitor system resources (CPU, memory, disk I/O) for unusual activity that could indicate an ongoing attack.

1. 2025-08-11Disclosure

   disclosure

1. आरक्षित2024-04-16
2. प्रकाशित2025-08-11
3. संशोधित2025-12-03
4. EPSS अद्यतन2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-32640 is to immediately upgrade MASA CMS to version 7.4.5 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider implementing temporary workarounds such as input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection attempts can also provide an additional layer of protection. Regularly review and update database access controls to minimize the potential impact of a successful attack. After upgrading, confirm the vulnerability is resolved by attempting a SQL injection payload on the affected endpoint and verifying that it is properly sanitized.