Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-40674 is reported as an SQL injection issue in Wuzhi CMS v4.1.0. An attacker who can reach the affected order administration path may be able to interfere with database queries. The provided sources do not include severity scoring, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize inventory first. Escalate remediation if Wuzhi CMS v4.1.0 is internet-facing or supports sensitive business data, because SQL injection can affect confidentiality and integrity.
Technical view
The CVE describes SQL injection through the KeyValue parameter in coreframe/app/order/admin/index.php in Wuzhi CMS v4.1.0. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE mapping, CPEs, proof of exploitation, or a confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Wuzhi CMS v4.1.0 is deployed and the order admin functionality is reachable. Risk depends heavily on authentication, network placement, and whether the affected code path is accessible.
Exploitation context
The source bundle cites a public GitHub issue, but does not include confirmed exploitation details. The CVE is not marked as KEV, so active exploitation should not be assumed from these sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE record identifies the parameter and file path, but lacks severity metrics, affected CPEs, patch status, and exploitation confirmation. Avoid making assumptions beyond Wuzhi CMS v4.1.0 and the named KeyValue SQL injection vector.
Mitigation direction
- Check Wuzhi CMS project guidance for a fixed release or recommended workaround.
- Inventory systems for Wuzhi CMS v4.1.0 deployments.
- Restrict administrative order paths to trusted users and networks where possible.
- Disable unused order administration functionality until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Monitor application and database logs for unusual KeyValue activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Wuzhi CMS v4.1.0 is present in the environment.
- Verify whether coreframe/app/order/admin/index.php exists and is reachable.
- Review access logs for requests involving the KeyValue parameter.
- Check whether admin access requires authentication and network restrictions.
- Track the cited GitHub issue and CVE record for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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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://github.com/wuzhicms/wuzhicms/issues/198CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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