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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-36432 is a SQL injection flaw reported in jocms 0.8. A remote attacker could use the vulnerable mask function to run database queries and view sensitive information. The record does not provide complete vendor/product metadata or a named patch.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority exposure if jocms 0.8 is present, especially on public web systems. The main business risk is unauthorized access to sensitive database information. If jocms is not used, document non-exposure.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 in jo_set_mask() within jocms/apps/mask/mask.php. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5, network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality impact and no listed integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on internet-facing or reachable jocms 0.8 deployments where the mask application code is accessible. The affected CPE/vendor fields are listed as n/a, so asset confirmation must rely on application inventory and source path checks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. A public GitHub issue is referenced, so technical details may be publicly available, but exploitation in the wild is not established by the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, CWE-89 classification, and a GitHub issue reference. The CVSS vector emphasizes confidentiality impact, while the description says arbitrary SQL commands. No patch version, CPE, or exploitation telemetry is provided.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for jocms 0.8 and the affected mask.php path.
- Check the project issue and vendor repository for confirmed fixes or upgrade guidance.
- Restrict public access to affected jocms functionality until remediation is verified.
- Apply available vendor fixes or upgrade guidance after testing.
- Review database and web logs for suspicious access to the affected path.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed application is jocms 0.8.
- Check whether jocms/apps/mask/mask.php is present and reachable.
- Review logs for unexpected requests involving mask.php or mask functionality.
- Run authorized vulnerability scanning for SQL injection without using destructive checks.
- Verify remediation by retesting the affected route in a controlled environment.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/mxgbr/jocms/issues/6CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.