Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
SIM-PKH 2.4.1 has a SQL injection flaw that can let a logged-in attacker query sensitive database data through an admin media page parameter. The provided sources rate this high severity. It is not listed in CISA KEV, but a public ExploitDB reference is cited.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority exposure check, not a confirmed emergency. Public exploit information and possible database disclosure make affected internet-reachable or weakly protected deployments important to find and contain quickly.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 in SIM-PKH 2.4.1. Authenticated attackers can manipulate the media.php id parameter in the admin workflow to run arbitrary SQL queries and extract information such as usernames, database names, and version details. The CVSS 4.0 score is 7.1 with low complexity and low privileges required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running SIM-PKH 2.4.1, especially where authenticated admin access is reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or CPEs.
Exploitation context
The source bundle cites a public ExploitDB entry, so public exploit information exists. There is no KEV listing and no cited evidence of active exploitation. Successful exploitation requires authenticated access, reducing reach but still creating serious insider or credential-compromise risk.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports SIM-PKH 2.4.1 only. The bundle names SQL injection via the media.php id parameter and authenticated exploitation. It does not provide a vendor patch, affected-version range, exploitation-in-the-wild evidence, or compensating controls specific to SIM-PKH.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any SIM-PKH 2.4.1 deployments and owners.
- Check official SIM-PKH and advisory sources for patched versions or vendor guidance.
- Restrict access to authenticated admin functions to trusted networks.
- Reduce database privileges used by the application where operationally feasible.
- Monitor admin activity for unusual database-oriented request patterns.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether SIM-PKH 2.4.1 is installed in any environment.
- Verify whether the admin interface is internet-accessible or VPN-restricted.
- Review logs for unusual authenticated requests to the vulnerable media page.
- Assess what database data the application account can read or modify.
- Track vendor and CVE updates for clarified remediation guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N2.84.2VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45664CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: SIM-PKH 2.4.1 SQL Injection via media.php id ParameterCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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