HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-43701
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CVE-2021-43701

CWE-89Published: March 29, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CSZ CMS 1.2.9 has a Time and Boolean-based Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the endpoint /admin/export/getcsv/article_db, via the fieldS[] and orderby parameters.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-43701 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2021-43701. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

cszcms1 product(s)
csz cms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

https://github.com/cskaza/cszcms/issues/31Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50846Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://github.com/cskaza/cszcms/issues/31Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50846Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-43701
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 29, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-43701 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.