CVE-2025-13171
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in ZZCMS 2023 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the 'keyword' parameter in /admin/wangkan_list.php. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database content. All users running ZZCMS 2023 with the vulnerable file accessible are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- ZZCMS
📦 What is this software?
Zzcms by Zzcms
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via subsequent attacks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized database access allowing extraction of sensitive information like user credentials, configuration data, or business records.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage to non-critical data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires access to the admin interface, but SQL injection techniques are well-documented and easy to weaponize.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None found in provided references
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for security updates. 2. Apply any available patches. 3. Verify the fix by testing the vulnerable endpoint.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd input validation to sanitize the 'keyword' parameter before processing
Modify /admin/wangkan_list.php to add parameter validation using prepared statements or input sanitization
Access Restriction
allRestrict access to the vulnerable admin endpoint
Add IP whitelisting or authentication requirements to /admin/wangkan_list.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns
- Restrict database user permissions to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /admin/wangkan_list.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the 'keyword' parameter and observe database errors or unexpected behavior.Check Version:
Check ZZCMS version in admin panel or configuration files; typically found in /config/config.php or similar.Verify Fix Applied:
Retest with SQL injection payloads after applying fixes; successful attacks should be blocked with proper error handling.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by SQL error messages
- Requests to /admin/wangkan_list.php with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in URL parameters
- Unusual traffic patterns to admin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="/admin/wangkan_list.php" AND (param="keyword" AND value CONTAINS "' OR" OR value CONTAINS "UNION" OR value CONTAINS "SELECT"))