CVE-2020-37110
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2020-37110 is an SQL injection vulnerability in 60CycleCMS 2.5.2 that allows attackers to manipulate database queries through unvalidated user input in news.php and common/lib.php. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via parameters like 'title' to extract or modify database contents. This affects all users running vulnerable versions of 60CycleCMS.
💻 Affected Systems
- 60CycleCMS
📦 What is this software?
60cyclecms by Opensourcecms
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data manipulation, and potential server takeover via SQL injection leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data extraction from the database, including user credentials, sensitive content, and configuration data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code is available, making this easily exploitable by attackers with minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.opensourcecms.com/60cyclecms
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check for official patches from 60CycleCMS developers. 2. If no patch is available, implement input validation and parameterized queries. 3. Consider migrating to a different CMS if 60CycleCMS is no longer maintained.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs, particularly in news.php and common/lib.php.
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the vulnerable system from the internet and restrict access to trusted networks only.
- Implement network segmentation and monitor for suspicious database queries and unusual access patterns.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running 60CycleCMS version 2.5.2 by examining the CMS version in the admin panel or configuration files.Check Version:
Check the CMS version in the admin interface or look for version information in configuration files like config.php.Verify Fix Applied:
Test for SQL injection vulnerabilities using security tools or manual testing on the news.php and common/lib.php endpoints.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or unusual parameter values in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious HTTP requests to news.php or common/lib.php with SQL injection payloads
SIEM Query:
Search for patterns like 'UNION SELECT', 'OR 1=1', or other SQL injection strings in web server logs targeting news.php or common/lib.php.