Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
NavigateCMS 2.9.4 and earlier has a reported SQL injection issue that could let an attacker run arbitrary database queries through a product ordering parameter. For a business, the concern is database compromise or manipulation on affected CMS installations. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or a named patch.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority exposure if NavigateCMS is present. SQL injection can affect confidentiality and integrity of CMS data, but urgency depends on reachability, authentication requirements, and whether a maintained fixed version is available.
Technical view
The CVE states that product.php in NavigateCMS 2.9.4 and below is vulnerable to SQL injection through the products-order parameter in a POST request, resulting in arbitrary SQL query execution against the backend database. Available metadata lists no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or detailed fixed-version information.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running NavigateCMS 2.9.4 or earlier, especially where the affected product.php functionality is reachable. The source bundle does not confirm whether authentication is required or which deployments expose the vulnerable route publicly.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Public references include a GitHub repository, issue, and external write-up, so defenders should assume technical details may be publicly accessible without treating exploitation as confirmed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The central claim is SQL injection in products-order handled by product.php. The bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, authentication context, affected CPEs, proof of active exploitation, or a confirmed fix commit. Validate exposure defensively without reproducing offensive payloads.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any NavigateCMS installations and their versions.
- Prioritize upgrades or vendor guidance for versions 2.9.4 and below.
- Restrict access to affected CMS functionality where possible.
- Review database activity for unexpected queries or content changes.
- Apply compensating controls until vendor remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether NavigateCMS is deployed in the environment.
- Check whether deployed versions are 2.9.4 or earlier.
- Determine whether product.php is reachable by untrusted users.
- Review application and database logs for suspicious POST activity.
- Track the linked issue and vendor repository for remediation details.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
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- 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://gist.github.com/victomteng1997/ed429fed7de46651c89f05e7591fd4feCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/NavigateCMS/Navigate-CMSCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/NavigateCMS/Navigate-CMS/issues/26CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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