CVE-2022-27985 in CuppaCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 04/26/2022
CuppaCMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via /administrator/alerts/alertLightbox.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/06/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-27985 affects CuppaCMS version 1.0 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw located within the administrator alert system. This vulnerability specifically targets the /administrator/alerts/alertLightbox.php file, which serves as a component for displaying administrative alerts and notifications within the content management system. The flaw arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data that is processed by the application's database interaction layer, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user input before incorporating it into SQL query structures. When administrators access the alert lightbox functionality, the application processes parameters without adequate sanitization, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can be executed within the database context. This weakness directly maps to CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as a fundamental flaw in input validation and database query construction. The vulnerability exists at the intersection of insecure data handling and inadequate security controls, making it particularly dangerous given that it targets the administrative interface of the CMS.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, as it provides attackers with potential full database access and administrative privileges within the CuppaCMS environment. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could extract sensitive information including user credentials, database schemas, and potentially compromise the entire web application infrastructure. The attack surface is particularly concerning because it targets the administrative component, which typically has elevated privileges and access to critical system functions. According to ATT&CK framework T1190, this vulnerability enables initial access and privilege escalation through database injection techniques that can lead to broader system compromise.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-27985 should prioritize immediate patching of the CuppaCMS application to version 1.1 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes for this SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should implement input validation controls at multiple layers including application-level parameter sanitization, use of prepared statements or parameterized queries, and proper escape sequence handling for database interactions. Network-based protections such as web application firewalls should be configured to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint. Additionally, database access controls should be reviewed to ensure that application accounts have minimal required privileges and that proper monitoring is implemented to detect unauthorized database access attempts. Security auditing should include verification that all database interactions properly utilize parameterized queries and that input validation is consistently applied across all user-facing application components.