CVE-2023-51049
CWE-89Published: December 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the A_bbsauth parameter at /admin/ajax.php.
Risk Analysis
A critical SQL injection vulnerability in S-CMS v5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the A_bbsauth parameter in admin/ajax.php. The flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 due to its high impact on system security.
No public exploit is currently known, and it is not listed in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update S-CMS to the latest version. Ensure that all database queries are protected against injection through parameterized queries or prepared statements.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-51049 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-51049 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts