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HIGH

CVE-2021-28999

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

SQL Injection vulnerability in CMS Made Simple through 2.2.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the m1_sortby parameter to modules/News/function.admin_articlestab.php.

Technical details

Published
2023-05-08

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28999?

SQL Injection vulnerability in CMS Made Simple through 2.2.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the m1_sortby parameter to modules/News/function.admin_articlestab.php.

Is CVE-2021-28999 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-28999 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-28999?

CVE-2021-28999 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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