CVE-2025-44074
📋 TL;DR
SeaCMS v13.3 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the admin_topic.php component that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This affects all SeaCMS v13.3 installations with the vulnerable component accessible. Attackers can potentially compromise the database and gain unauthorized access.
💻 Affected Systems
- SeaCMS
📦 What is this software?
Seacms by Seacms
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Database information disclosure, authentication bypass, and data manipulation affecting CMS content and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database user privilege restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires admin access or ability to reach admin_topic.php. SQL injection is well-documented with public proof-of-concept available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check for official SeaCMS patch or update
2. If patch available, download and apply according to vendor instructions
3. Verify fix by testing admin_topic.php functionality
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries for admin_topic.php parameters
Modify admin_topic.php to use prepared statements with parameter binding
Access Restriction
allRestrict access to admin_topic.php to trusted IP addresses only
Add IP whitelisting rules to .htaccess or web server configuration for admin_topic.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Review admin_topic.php source code for unsanitized user input in SQL queries, or test with SQL injection payloads in topic-related parameters.Check Version:
Check SeaCMS version in admin panel or read version.txt file in installation directoryVerify Fix Applied:
Test admin_topic.php functionality with SQL injection test payloads to ensure they are properly sanitized or rejected.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in web server logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by admin_topic.php access
- SQL syntax in GET/POST parameters for admin_topic.php
Network Indicators:
- SQL keywords in HTTP requests to admin_topic.php
- Unusual database query patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*admin_topic.php*" AND (param="*SELECT*" OR param="*UNION*" OR param="*OR 1=1*"))