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CVE-2020-18477: SQL Injection vulnerability in Hucart CMS 5.7.4 via the purchase enquiry field found in the Message con_con...

SQL Injection vulnerability in Hucart CMS 5.7.4 via the purchase enquiry field found in the Message con_content field.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-18477 reports a SQL injection issue in Hucart CMS 5.7.4 through the purchase enquiry message content field. If an exposed site uses this version and feature, attackers may be able to interfere with backend database queries. Public severity, CVSS, and vendor fix details are not provided in the source bundle.

Executive priority

Prioritize discovery before emergency action. SQL injection can create serious data risk, but this record lacks severity scoring, affected-product metadata, and confirmed exploit activity. If Hucart CMS 5.7.4 is present on a public site, treat remediation as time-sensitive.

Technical view

The CVE description identifies SQL injection in Hucart CMS 5.7.4 via the purchase enquiry field, specifically the Message con_content field. The record does not include CVSS metrics, CWE mapping, CPEs, confirmed vendor advisory, or remediation version. Treat product/version matching and route exposure as the first validation priority.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely for internet-facing Hucart CMS 5.7.4 deployments that expose the purchase enquiry or message submission functionality. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or a vendor-maintained affected-products matrix.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not marked as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. A public GitHub issue is referenced, but the bundle does not establish exploit maturity, authentication requirements, or real-world attack activity.

Researcher notes

Evidence is thin: the CVE names Hucart CMS 5.7.4 and a specific field, but omits CVSS, CWE, CPE, patch, and exploitation details. Avoid assuming broader Hucart versions are affected unless vendor or code evidence confirms it.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify whether any public sites run Hucart CMS 5.7.4.
  • Check vendor or project guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
  • Restrict or disable the purchase enquiry form if it is not required.
  • Apply defensive input validation and parameterized queries where code ownership exists.
  • Monitor web and database logs for suspicious enquiry submissions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory CMS versions across externally reachable web properties.
  • Confirm whether the purchase enquiry or message field is enabled.
  • Review application code handling of the con_content field.
  • Check logs for database errors tied to enquiry submissions.
  • Document any compensating controls, including WAF rules and form restrictions.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Not scored
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No
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