Overview
CVE-2025-14011 details a medium-severity SQL Injection vulnerability found in JIZHICMS up to version 2.5.5. The vulnerability resides within the addcomment.html file, specifically in the commentlist function. Attackers can exploit this flaw by manipulating the aid or tid parameters, leading to arbitrary SQL code execution. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and a proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available. The vendor was notified but did not respond to the disclosure.
Technical Details
The vulnerability exists in the /index.php/admins/Comment/addcomment.html file of the JIZHICMS application. The commentlist function doesn’t properly sanitize or validate the aid or tid parameters passed via HTTP requests. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code within the query, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the database, modifying data, or even compromising the entire system.
The vulnerable code path is:
- File:
/index.php/admins/Comment/addcomment.html - Function:
commentlist - Vulnerable Parameters:
aid,tid
CVSS Analysis
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-14011
- Severity: MEDIUM
- CVSS Score: 4.7
- CVSS Vector: (The vector string is not provided, but this score indicates a network-based exploitable vulnerability that could lead to some data modification. A complete vector string would provide more details)
The CVSS score of 4.7 indicates a medium severity vulnerability. While the exploit is remotely accessible, the potential impact and exploit complexity likely contribute to this score.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability can have significant consequences:
- Data Breach: An attacker could extract sensitive information from the database, including user credentials, personal data, and financial records.
- Data Manipulation: An attacker could modify or delete data within the database, leading to data corruption and application malfunction.
- Account Takeover: An attacker could gain access to administrative accounts, allowing them to take complete control of the JIZHICMS application and the underlying server.
- Denial of Service (DoS): In some cases, an attacker could use the SQL injection vulnerability to trigger a DoS attack, making the application unavailable to legitimate users.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
Due to the vendor’s lack of response, immediate patching is not available. Here are the recommended mitigation steps:
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Implement a WAF with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the
aidandtidparameters in the/index.php/admins/Comment/addcomment.htmlfile. - Input Validation: Thoroughly sanitize and validate all user inputs, especially the
aidandtidparameters. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. This would require modifying the JIZHICMS source code, which is difficult without vendor support. - Least Privilege Principle: Ensure that the database user account used by JIZHICMS has only the necessary privileges to perform its functions. Limit access to sensitive data and operations.
- Monitor Logs: Regularly monitor application and database logs for suspicious activity, such as unusual SQL queries or failed login attempts.
- Consider Migration: If possible, consider migrating to a more actively maintained and secure CMS platform.
