Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
GeniXCMS through version 1.0.2 has an authenticated SQL injection flaw in backend menu handling. A logged-in remote user could send crafted input in the order parameter and cause the application to run unintended database commands.
Executive priority
Treat this as a priority if GeniXCMS is still in use, especially on internet-accessible sites. If no supported fixed release is available, plan containment or migration.
Technical view
CVE-2017-6065 affects inc/lib/Control/Backend/menus.control.php in GeniXCMS through 1.0.2. The vulnerable input is the order parameter, and the reported impact is arbitrary SQL command execution by remote authenticated users. The source bundle provides no CVSS score or named fixed release.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running GeniXCMS through 1.0.2 with backend access reachable by authenticated users. Public-facing admin panels or broad CMS accounts increase practical risk.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The issue is still serious because authenticated SQL injection can expose or alter CMS data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE record names the file, parameter, affected version range, and authenticated SQL injection impact. No CVSS, CWE, patch version, or exploitation evidence is included in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory GeniXCMS installations and confirm whether any are version 1.0.2 or older.
- Check the GeniXCMS project issue and vendor guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Restrict backend access to trusted administrators and protected networks.
- Review CMS database account privileges and reduce unnecessary write or administrative rights.
- Monitor backend menu-management requests and database errors for suspicious order parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed GeniXCMS version from application files or administrative metadata.
- Identify whether backend menu-management routes are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review user roles with backend access and remove unnecessary accounts.
- Check application and database logs for unexpected SQL errors or menu-order activity.
- Document whether compensating controls protect the affected backend path.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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
- https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/71CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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