Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-9924 is a reported SQL injection flaw in idreamsoft iCMS through version 7.0.7. It affects a tag-saving request under the admin control panel. The public record does not provide CVSS, confirmed impact detail, or a named fixed version, so urgency depends on whether exposed systems run this product and version.
Executive priority
Treat this as an exposure-discovery priority first. If iCMS through 7.0.7 is present and the admin panel is reachable, escalate quickly because SQL injection can threaten stored content and application data.
Technical view
The CVE states that SQL injection exists through the pid array parameter in an admincp.php request for app=tag, do=save, frame=iPHP. The source bundle identifies idreamsoft iCMS through 7.0.7. Authentication requirements, database impact, exploit maturity, and remediation version are not established in the provided sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running idreamsoft iCMS through 7.0.7, especially where the admin control panel is reachable. The sources do not confirm whether exploitation requires authenticated administrative access.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Public evidence is sparse: the record describes the vulnerable parameter and request context but does not provide weaponized exploit status or observed attacks.
Researcher notes
The public record is thin: no CVSS, CWE, patch version, or exploitation confirmation is provided. Avoid assuming unauthenticated reachability. Validation should focus on asset versioning, admin surface exposure, and vendor/project updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory idreamsoft iCMS deployments and identify versions through 7.0.7.
- Restrict access to iCMS administrative interfaces to trusted networks or VPN users.
- Check vendor or project guidance for a fixed release before upgrading.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or business-critical iCMS instances.
- Review database and CMS backups before changing production systems.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any production asset runs idreamsoft iCMS through 7.0.7.
- Verify admincp.php is not publicly reachable unless explicitly required.
- Review web logs for unusual tag-save requests involving pid arrays.
- Check the GitHub issue and CVE record for remediation updates.
- Document authentication requirements if testing in an authorized environment.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- 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/idreamsoft/iCMS/issues/19CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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