Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects Daylight Studio FUEL CMS 1.4.9. The CVE says a remote attacker can abuse a SQL injection in Base_module_model.php through the list_items col parameter, with possible arbitrary code execution. Sources do not provide CVSS, patch status, or exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority when FUEL CMS 1.4.9 is present, because the reported impact includes remote arbitrary code execution. If the product is absent, document non-exposure and monitor vendor guidance.
Technical view
CVE-2020-24950 is reported as SQL injection in FUEL CMS 1.4.9 Base_module_model.php, function list_items, involving the col parameter. The public record states remote attackers can execute arbitrary code. The provided sources do not define authentication requirements, affected configurations, exploit maturity, or remediation details.
Likely exposure
Organizations are likely exposed only if they run Daylight Studio FUEL CMS version 1.4.9, especially where CMS administrative or content-management routes are reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. A referenced public GitHub issue exists, but the bundle does not provide enough detail to confirm exploit availability, authentication needs, or real-world abuse.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, patch reference, or KEV signal is included. Analysis should focus on confirming product/version exposure and reading the upstream GitHub issue before making remediation claims.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory internet-facing and internal FUEL CMS deployments and confirm exact versions.
- Check Daylight Studio FUEL CMS guidance and issue 562 for vendor-supported remediation.
- Restrict untrusted access to FUEL CMS management routes until remediation is confirmed.
- Review application logs for suspicious requests involving list views or the col parameter.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployment runs FUEL CMS 1.4.9.
- Identify whether FUEL CMS routes are reachable from the internet or partner networks.
- Review dependency or application manifests for Daylight Studio FUEL CMS references.
- Check security monitoring for anomalous database errors or CMS request patterns.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
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- 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/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/issues/562CVE reference
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