CVE-2023-51050
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_productauth parameter at /admin/ajax.php.
Risk Analysis
S-CMS v5.0 is affected by a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the A_productauth parameter at admin/ajax.php. This allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to gain full control over the database, warranting a CVSS score of 9.8.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply the latest security updates for S-CMS. Implement robust input validation to prevent SQL injection attacks on the admin/ajax.php endpoint.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-51050 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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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-51050 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts