CVE-2010-3482 in Primitive CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in cms_write.php in Primitive CMS 1.0.9 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) title and (2) menutitle parameters. NOTE: this can be leveraged with CVE-2010-3483 to conduct attacks without authentication.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/12/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2010-3482 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Primitive CMS 1.0.9 content management system. This vulnerability specifically targets the cms_write.php script which handles administrative content management functions. The flaw exists in how the application processes user input for the title and menutitle parameters, creating an avenue for malicious exploitation that can be leveraged by authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands within the database context.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the cms_write.php script. When administrators access the content management interface to create or modify pages, the application fails to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL queries. This lack of proper input sanitization allows attackers to inject malicious SQL payloads through the title and menutitle parameters, potentially enabling complete database compromise. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows authenticated administrators to escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary database commands. An attacker with valid administrative credentials can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive data, modify database content, create new administrative accounts, or even completely compromise the underlying database system. The vulnerability becomes particularly dangerous when combined with CVE-2010-3483, which allows unauthenticated access to the system, creating a complete attack chain where an attacker can first gain access without authentication and then exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. This combination effectively removes the authentication barrier that would normally prevent such attacks, making the system vulnerable to exploitation by any user with access to the administrative interface.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application code. The most effective approach involves using prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization techniques and enforcing strict parameter validation for all administrative functions can prevent malicious payloads from being executed. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns, while maintaining regular security audits to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system. The remediation process should include comprehensive code review and testing to ensure that all user input handling mechanisms properly sanitize data before database operations occur, aligning with security best practices outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.