Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-50895 is a critical SQL injection in Aero CMS 0.0.1. An unauthenticated attacker could manipulate database queries through the author parameter, potentially exposing or changing sensitive data and affecting availability. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent if Aero CMS 0.0.1 is in use, especially externally exposed. The combination of critical impact, unauthenticated network access, and public exploit information warrants rapid inventory, containment, and replacement planning.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-89 in MegaTKC Aero CMS 0.0.1. Sources describe boolean-based, error-based, time-based, and UNION-style SQL injection through the author parameter. CVSS is 9.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Impact is high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Aero CMS 0.0.1, especially if internet-facing. The project appears old based on the archived repository, and no supported product lifecycle information is provided in the sources.
Exploitation context
Exploit-DB and a vulnerability research repository publish exploit-oriented details, increasing practical risk. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports SQL injection in the author parameter for Aero CMS 0.0.1 only. The record is newly published in 2026 for a 2022 CVE ID. Sources do not provide a confirmed vendor patch, fixed version, or active exploitation evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory for MegaTKC Aero CMS 0.0.1 instances.
- Remove public exposure until vendor guidance or a safe replacement is available.
- Check vendor or project channels for any official fix or migration guidance.
- Prioritize replacement if no maintained version or patch is available.
- Review database and application logs for suspicious author parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Aero CMS 0.0.1 is deployed in production or staging.
- Identify any internet-facing Aero CMS endpoints.
- Review application code or configuration for unsafe author parameter query handling.
- Check logs for unusual query errors, delays, or repeated author parameter requests.
- Verify compensating controls without running exploit payloads.
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
- ExploitDB-51022CVE reference · exploit
- Archived AeroCMS GitHub RepositoryCVE reference · product
- Vulnerability Research RepositoryCVE reference · technical-description
- VulnCheck Advisory: Aero CMS 0.0.1 - SQL InjectionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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