Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-23979 is a reported SQL injection in 13enforme CMS 1.0 involving the content.php id parameter. If an organization still runs this CMS, attacker-controlled input could affect database queries. Public sources do not provide CVSS, vendor, patch, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as an inventory-driven issue. It is not KEV-listed and lacks a severity score, but SQL injection in a CMS can threaten sensitive data if the product is still exposed. Prioritize confirmation of use and containment of reachable instances.
Technical view
The CVE record describes SQL injection through the id parameter of content.php in 13enforme CMS 1.0. The only listed external reference is a Packet Storm advisory also mentioning XSS. The source bundle provides no CVSS vector, CWE mapping, CPE, vendor advisory, or remediation version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to internet-facing or internal deployments of 13enforme CMS 1.0. The bundle does not identify CPEs, vendors, package names, or later affected versions, so asset discovery must rely on local inventory and web application fingerprints.
Exploitation context
A public Packet Storm advisory exists, but the provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. SQL injection can be serious when reachable without authentication, but authentication requirements and data impact are not documented in the bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE description names only product version and parameter, while the affected-product fields are listed as n/a. Do not assume additional affected versions, exploit maturity, or a fixed release without vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any 13enforme CMS 1.0 deployments in web asset inventory.
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for patches or supported upgrade paths.
- Restrict access to affected CMS instances if remediation is unavailable.
- Review application input handling and database query protections around content.php.
- Monitor web logs for unusual requests to content.php with id parameters.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether 13enforme CMS 1.0 is deployed or historically hosted.
- Map exposed routes and verify whether content.php is reachable.
- Review source or configuration for unsafe database queries using the id parameter.
- Check logs for suspicious content.php requests without reproducing exploit payloads.
- Document compensating controls, authentication, and network restrictions for each instance.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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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://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157094/13enforme-CMS-SQL-Injection-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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