CVE-2013-2559: SQL injection vulnerability in Symphony CMS before 2.3.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbit...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-2559 is a SQL injection flaw in Symphony CMS before 2.3.2. An attacker with authenticated access could manipulate sorting on the authors administration area to run arbitrary database queries. The CVE notes this may also be abused through CSRF against an authenticated user, increasing business risk for exposed admin portals. Exposure is most likely where legacy Symphony CMS deployments earlier than 2.3.2 remain reachable, especially if the administration interface is internet-accessible or used by privileged authors. Asset discovery may be difficult because the CVE bundle lists no normalized CPEs. Prioritize remediation for any live Symphony CMS instance below 2.3.2, particularly internet-facing administrative portals. The business concern is database integrity and confidentiality, not just website defacement. If no such legacy CMS exists, track as a historical exposure item. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Symphony CMS to version 2.3.2 or later.; Review the referenced upstream commit and release notes for vendor-confirmed changes.; Restrict access to Symphony administrative paths to trusted users and networks..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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