Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes an authenticated SQL injection in BigTree CMS through 4.2.18. A logged-in user with access to the developer module could cause the application to run unintended database queries. Business impact depends on who can access the admin/developer area and what data the CMS database holds.
Executive priority
Treat as priority remediation for any internet-facing or multi-user BigTree CMS admin environment. If only a small trusted admin group has access, urgency is lower but still requires validation because SQL injection can affect database confidentiality and integrity.
Technical view
The reported injection path is in core/admin/modules/developer/modules/views/create.php. The CVE states an attacker crafts a table name at admin/developer/modules/views/create/, with impact visible through related admin view endpoints. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, patch details, or confirmed exploit activity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to BigTree CMS deployments through 4.2.18 where untrusted or lower-trust authenticated users can access admin developer/module view creation features.
Exploitation context
The CVE requires remote authenticated access. The bundle does not identify public exploitation, and KEV status is false. Risk is higher for shared-admin environments or sites where CMS users have broad developer permissions.
Researcher notes
The public evidence is narrow: CVE text and a GitHub issue reference. Affected CPEs, CVSS, CWE mapping, and fixed version are not provided in the bundle. Avoid claiming unauthenticated exposure or active exploitation without additional sourcing.
Mitigation direction
- Check BigTree CMS vendor guidance and issue #295 for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Restrict admin and developer-module access to trusted administrators only.
- Remove unnecessary CMS accounts and enforce least-privilege roles.
- Review database backups and recovery procedures for CMS-hosted data.
Validation and detection
- Inventory BigTree CMS instances and confirm whether versions are through 4.2.18.
- Identify users with access to admin developer or module view creation features.
- Review admin logs for unusual module, view, or table-name creation activity.
- Confirm whether vendor guidance documents a patch or supported upgrade path.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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- 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/bigtreecms/BigTree-CMS/issues/295CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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