Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
SEMCMS SHOP v1.1 has a critical SQL injection issue in Ant_Menu.php. If an exposed site runs this version, an unauthenticated attacker could potentially read or change database data and disrupt the service. The source bundle does not identify an official patch or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat confirmed internet-facing SEMCMS SHOP v1.1 deployments as urgent remediation items because the vulnerability is unauthenticated and database-impacting. Prioritize systems holding sensitive customer, payment, or operational data.
Technical view
CVE-2021-38734 is CWE-89 SQL injection in SEMCMS SHOP v1.1 via Ant_Menu.php. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. CVE metadata lacks structured vendor, CPE, and version data beyond the description.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to deployments of SEMCMS SHOP v1.1 where Ant_Menu.php is reachable, especially internet-facing sites. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory validation is necessary.
Exploitation context
The CVE has public references, including a GitHub write-up, but the bundle marks KEV as false. No provided source confirms active exploitation in the wild, exploit maturity, or a vendor-issued fix.
Researcher notes
The main evidence supports SQL injection classification and critical CVSS impact, but structured affected-product data is weak. Avoid assuming broader SEMCMS versions are affected unless vendor documentation or testing confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Check SEMCMS/SEM-CMS guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Upgrade or replace SEMCMS SHOP v1.1 if vendor guidance identifies a safe version.
- Restrict public access to affected admin or menu functionality where operationally possible.
- Use WAF controls cautiously as temporary defense, not as a substitute for remediation.
- Back up databases before remediation and monitor for suspicious database changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether SEMCMS SHOP v1.1 is deployed in any owned environment.
- Check whether Ant_Menu.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review web logs for unusual Ant_Menu.php access and database error patterns.
- Verify whether affected systems store sensitive or business-critical database records.
- Document uncertainty where product version or vendor lineage cannot be confirmed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.sem-cms.cn/wenda/view-56.htmlCVE reference
- https://github.com/BigTiger2020/SCSHOP/blob/main/semcms-2.mdCVE reference
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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.