Overview
A significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-13783, has been discovered in taosir WTCMS. This flaw, affecting versions up to commit hash 01a5f68a3dfc2fdddb44eed967bb2d4f60487665, allows for remote SQL injection attacks. The vendor was notified but did not respond.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides within the CommentadminController.class.php file, specifically in the check/uncheck/delete functions of the application/Comment/Controller/ component. By manipulating the ids argument, a remote attacker can inject malicious SQL queries. The lack of proper input sanitization allows for arbitrary database manipulation, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete system compromise.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) assigns this vulnerability a score of 6.3, classifying it as MEDIUM severity. This score reflects the potential for significant impact with relatively moderate exploit complexity. Specifically, the attack is remotely executable, increasing the potential attack surface.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-13783 can have severe consequences, including:
- Data Breach: Access to sensitive data stored in the WTCMS database.
- Account Takeover: Unauthorized access to user accounts, including administrator accounts.
- Website Defacement: Modification or deletion of website content.
- Denial of Service (DoS): Disruption of normal website functionality.
- Malware Injection: Introduction of malicious code into the website, potentially affecting visitors.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
Due to the lack of response from the vendor and the rolling release nature of taosir WTCMS, specific patch information is unavailable. Therefore, the following mitigation steps are recommended:
- Input Sanitization: Implement robust input sanitization and validation techniques in
CommentadminController.class.php, specifically for theidsargument. Use prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection. - Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Configure the WAF with rules specifically designed to mitigate this vulnerability.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
- Database Access Control: Enforce strict database access control policies to limit the privileges of the WTCMS application user.
- Consider Alternatives: Evaluate alternative CMS solutions with a better track record for security and responsiveness to vulnerability reports.
