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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-7732 is a reported SQL injection flaw in YxtCMF 3.1. A vulnerable request parameter in an exam question deletion endpoint may let an attacker interfere with database queries. Public data does not provide a CVSS score, vendor advisory, patch status, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority if YxtCMF 3.1 is in use and externally reachable. SQL injection can create material data risk, but urgency depends on confirmed deployment, exposure, and whether access controls limit the vulnerable endpoint.
Technical view
The CVE describes SQL injection in ShitiController.class.php through the ids array parameter at exam/shiti/delshiti.html in YxtCMF 3.1. The public record names the affected version and endpoint, but does not include a CVSS vector, CWE mapping, authentication context, or confirmed remediation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running YxtCMF 3.1 with the affected exam/shiti/delshiti.html route reachable. Risk is higher if the administrative or content-management interface is internet-accessible or insufficiently access-controlled.
Exploitation context
No cited source or KEV listing indicates active exploitation. The issue class is serious because SQL injection can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of database-backed applications, but the public evidence does not confirm exploit maturity or required privileges.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse. It identifies product version, file, route, and parameter, but lacks CVSS, patch, authentication requirements, and exploit status. Further assessment should focus on source review, reachability, and vendor/project history rather than assuming universal exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any YxtCMF 3.1 deployments and owners.
- Check vendor or project guidance for fixed versions or official patches.
- Restrict access to the affected application and administrative routes.
- If maintaining code, review SQL handling for the ids parameter.
- Apply least-privilege database permissions for the application account.
- Monitor web and database logs for suspicious requests to the affected route.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether YxtCMF 3.1 is present in the environment.
- Determine whether exam/shiti/delshiti.html is reachable by untrusted users.
- Review ShitiController.class.php for unsafe use of the ids array parameter.
- Check change history for any local remediation or upstream update.
- Review logs for unusual access patterns involving the affected endpoint.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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/SQYY/CVE/blob/master/YxtCMF_S.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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