Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2015-3933 is a SQL injection issue in MetalGenix GeniXCMS before 0.0.3-patch. A remote attacker could manipulate registration inputs to run database commands. For an exposed legacy CMS, this could threaten account data and site integrity. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for any exposed legacy GeniXCMS site because SQL injection can affect confidential data and site control. If no GeniXCMS assets exist, the practical risk is low after asset confirmation.
Technical view
The CVE describes multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in inc/lib/User.class.php, reachable through register.php email and userid parameters. Affected scope is described as GeniXCMS before 0.0.3-patch. Exploit-DB is referenced, indicating public exploit information exists, but KEV is false and no active exploitation is cited.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is internet-facing GeniXCMS installations running versions before 0.0.3-patch with register.php accessible. The structured affected-product fields are incomplete, so confirm product and version from local asset records.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB reference exists, but the bundle does not cite active exploitation or CISA KEV listing. Treat this as public exploit availability, not confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
The source data is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE mapping, or complete CPE list is provided. The strongest facts are the vulnerable file, affected pre-patch version range, register.php parameters, and public Exploit-DB reference.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade GeniXCMS to v0.0.3-patch or later if still in use.
- Inventory public sites for legacy GeniXCMS deployments.
- If patching is delayed, review vendor guidance for supported compensating controls.
- Monitor database and CMS logs for suspicious registration activity.
- Retire unsupported or unused GeniXCMS instances.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any assets run GeniXCMS before 0.0.3-patch.
- Check whether register.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review application logs for abnormal registration requests.
- Review database logs for unexpected write or schema activity.
- Verify the deployed code includes the v0.0.3-patch release or later.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Database behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 37363CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/releases/tag/v0.0.3-patchCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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