Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-35283 describes a SQL injection flaw in atoms183 CMS 1.0. If an organization runs this CMS and the vulnerable PHP files are reachable, an attacker may be able to manipulate database queries through request parameters. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed patch details, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize confirmation over broad emergency response. If atoms183 CMS 1.0 is internet-facing or business-critical, handle promptly because SQL injection can expose or alter data. If the CMS is not present, no action is indicated from this bundle.
Technical view
The CVE description identifies SQL injection involving product_admin.php and parameters Name, Fname, and ID submitted to search.php. The source wording also claims arbitrary command execution, but the bundle does not explain the mechanism or prerequisites. No CWE, CVSS vector, vendor advisory, or fixed version is provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to deployments of atoms183 CMS 1.0 where the referenced PHP endpoints are present and reachable. The bundle’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so vulnerability managers should confirm installations by codebase, file names, and application provenance rather than relying on CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Public evidence is sparse and centered on a GitHub issue reference. Treat internet-facing instances as higher concern because SQL injection can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of application data.
Researcher notes
Evidence quality is limited: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, patch, exploit status, or detailed advisory is included. The description links product_admin.php with parameters to search.php, which should be validated against the referenced GitHub issue and local source before assigning scope.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or project guidance for a fixed release or recommended workaround.
- Restrict access to vulnerable CMS administrative or search endpoints where possible.
- Retire or replace atoms183 CMS 1.0 if no maintained fix exists.
- Review database permissions to limit application account impact.
- Monitor logs for unusual requests using Name, Fname, or ID parameters.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for atoms183 CMS 1.0 and referenced PHP files.
- Confirm whether product_admin.php and search.php are reachable externally.
- Review application code for unsanitized SQL using Name, Fname, and ID.
- Check dependency or deployment records for any project-supplied fixes.
- Look for suspicious database errors or anomalous parameter activity in logs.
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
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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/atoms183/CMS/issues/1CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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