CVE-2023-51051
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_textauth parameter at /admin/ajax.php.
Risk Analysis
A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in S-CMS v5.0 via the A_textauth parameter in admin/ajax.php. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, leading to a CVSS score of 9.8.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Users should apply available security patches for S-CMS. Ensure that all user-supplied input is properly parameterized before being processed by the database.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-51051 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-2023-51051 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts