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CVE-2021-37477: In NavigateCMS version 2.9.4 and below, function in `structure.php` is vulnerable to sql injection on param...

In NavigateCMS version 2.9.4 and below, function in `structure.php` is vulnerable to sql injection on parameter `children_order`, which results in arbitrary sql query execution in the backend database.

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Plain-English summary

NavigateCMS 2.9.4 and earlier has a SQL injection flaw involving the `children_order` parameter in `structure.php`. If an affected deployment is reachable and the vulnerable function can be invoked, an attacker could run arbitrary database queries, risking site data integrity and confidentiality.

Executive priority

Prioritize discovery first. If NavigateCMS 2.9.4 or below is present, treat remediation as urgent because arbitrary database queries can affect customer data, content integrity, and operational trust.

Technical view

CVE-2021-37477 describes SQL injection in NavigateCMS version 2.9.4 and below. The vulnerable parameter is `children_order` in `structure.php`, with reported impact of arbitrary SQL query execution against the backend database. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, or a vendor-fixed version.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running NavigateCMS 2.9.4 or below. The bundle does not identify CPEs, deployment patterns, authentication context, or whether the vulnerable backend path is internet-accessible.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not cite active exploitation. Public references include a gist and GitHub issue, but the bundle does not provide enough evidence to classify exploitation as observed in the wild.

Researcher notes

The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, fixed version, or authentication requirement is provided. Analysis should stay anchored to the reported `children_order` SQL injection and validate exposure without assuming unauthenticated reachability.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory NavigateCMS deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Upgrade or replace affected NavigateCMS versions per vendor guidance.
  • Restrict access to CMS backend paths where operationally possible.
  • Review database activity for suspicious queries affecting CMS data.
  • Monitor the linked repository and issue for remediation details.

Validation and detection

  • Check whether any deployed NavigateCMS instance is version 2.9.4 or below.
  • Confirm whether `structure.php` exists in the deployed application.
  • Review logs for requests involving the `children_order` parameter.
  • Verify backend administrative paths are not unnecessarily public.
  • Document compensating controls if no vendor fix is confirmed.
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