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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-37823 is a SQL injection issue reported in OpenCart 3.0.3.7’s backend. A highly privileged authenticated user could use it to obtain database information or read server files. Business urgency is moderate: exposure depends on running that version and who can access the admin area.
Executive priority
Treat as a confidentiality risk for affected OpenCart admin environments, not a broad unauthenticated internet emergency. Prioritize confirmation, access restriction, and vendor-guided remediation.
Technical view
The record describes CWE-89 SQL injection in the OpenCart 3.0.3.7 background/backend. CVSS 3.1 is 4.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to organizations running OpenCart 3.0.3.7 with accessible backend/admin functionality. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, broader affected versions, or deployment-specific details.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector requires high privileges, so exploitation appears to require an authenticated backend user with elevated access. The provided sources do not show CISA KEV status or other evidence of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE lists OpenCart 3.0.3.7 and one public write-up, but the bundle does not include vendor confirmation, patch version, affected CPEs, or exploitation evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory OpenCart installations and identify any running version 3.0.3.7.
- Restrict backend/admin access to trusted users and networks.
- Check OpenCart or vendor guidance for a fixed release or supported workaround.
- Review privileged admin accounts and remove unnecessary access.
- Investigate suspicious backend activity involving database or file access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether OpenCart 3.0.3.7 is present in production or staging.
- Verify backend/admin routes are not broadly internet-accessible.
- Review logs for unusual privileged backend activity.
- Check vendor advisories before deciding upgrade or mitigation actions.
- Document compensating controls for any instance awaiting remediation.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.23.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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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.