Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-11528 is a reported SQL injection in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 involving the api/sms_check.php param URI parameter. If a vulnerable site exposes this endpoint, attackers may be able to interfere with database queries. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed impact details, or a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and containment for any internet-facing WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 instance. The vulnerability class can threaten database confidentiality and integrity, but the available sources do not prove active exploitation or name an official patch.
Technical view
The CVE description identifies SQL injection in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 through api/sms_check.php?param=. The available sources are limited to the CVE records and a GitHub issue reference. No CWE, CVSS vector, affected CPE, patch version, or detailed remediation is provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to deployments running WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 with the api/sms_check.php endpoint reachable, especially internet-facing CMS installations. The bundle does not identify other versions or products as affected.
Exploitation context
The issue is publicly disclosed through CVE records and a GitHub issue. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit maturity, or observed attacks. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: description, affected version, endpoint, and parameter are known, but CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, patch status, and exploit telemetry are absent. Further analysis should start from the referenced GitHub issue and vendor release history.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WUZHI CMS deployments and confirm whether version 4.1.0 is present.
- Check WUZHI CMS maintainer guidance for a fixed release or recommended workaround.
- Apply any vendor-provided update after testing in a staging environment.
- Restrict public access to api/sms_check.php if business use is not required.
- Monitor web and database logs for suspicious requests to the affected endpoint.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether api/sms_check.php exists on deployed WUZHI CMS systems.
- Verify the running WUZHI CMS version through trusted administrative or asset records.
- Review access logs for requests targeting api/sms_check.php with param values.
- Check vendor issue trackers or release notes for remediation status.
- Perform only authorized, non-destructive validation in controlled environments.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Database behavior lookup
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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
- https://github.com/wuzhicms/wuzhicms/issues/138CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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