VulnerabilityPublished 25 Jun 2024Updated 2 Aug 2024

CVE-2024-37843: cms · SQL Injection

Affects cmsSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · 53% EPSS · CVSS 7.5 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

7.5High

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 53.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 2024
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: Craft CMS <=v3.7.31 - SQL Injection
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Packagistcraftcms/cms`pkg:composer/craftcms/cms`Other threats	Affected <=3.7.31	Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-37843, organizations should immediately upgrade Craft CMS to a patched version once available from the vendor. In the absence of an official patch, administrators should restrict access to the GraphQL API endpoint by implementing network-level controls such as IP whitelisting, VPN access, or web application firewalls (WAF) with SQL injection detection and blocking capabilities. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced at the application layer to prevent malicious payloads from reaching the database. Monitoring and logging of GraphQL API requests should be enhanced to detect anomalous query patterns indicative of injection attempts. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing focused on API endpoints. Regular backups of CMS data should be maintained to enable recovery in case of compromise. Finally, educating developers and administrators on secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection can help prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.

Description

Craft CMS up to v3.7.31 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the GraphQL API endpoint.

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2024-37843 is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored within Craft CMS databases. Attackers exploiting this SQL injection vulnerability can extract confidential information such as user data, administrative credentials, or proprietary content, leading to privacy breaches and potential compliance violations. Although the vulnerability does not directly affect data integrity or system availability, the exposure of sensitive information can facilitate further attacks, including account takeover, phishing, or lateral movement within an organization’s network. Organizations relying on Craft CMS for public-facing websites or applications are particularly at risk, as the GraphQL API endpoint is often accessible externally. The reputational damage and financial costs associated with data breaches can be substantial. Additionally, the ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction increases the likelihood of automated scanning and exploitation attempts. Without timely remediation, affected organizations face increased risk of compromise, data leakage, and regulatory penalties.

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessLikelihood of exploit: HighCWE Top 25 (2025): #2OWASP Top 10 A05:2025: Injection (opens in a new tab)
The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.
Architecture and Design · Libraries or Frameworks
Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
Architecture and Design · Parameterization
If available, use structured mechanisms that automatically enforce the separation between data and code. These mechanisms may be able to provide the relevant quoting, encoding, and validation automatically, instead of relying on the developer to provide this capability at every point where output is generated.
Architecture and Design · Operation · Environment Hardening
Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Query Parameterization (opens in a new tab)
Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards (opens in a new tab)
XML Security (opens in a new tab)
XML External Entity Prevention (opens in a new tab)
File Upload (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V5.3.4 (opens in a new tab)
V5.3.5 (opens in a new tab)
V1.5.1 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Command Line Execution through SQL Injection (opens in a new tab)
Object Relational Mapping Injection (opens in a new tab)
SQL Injection through SOAP Parameter Tampering (opens in a new tab)
Expanding Control over the Operating System from the Database (opens in a new tab)
SQL Injection (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

blog.smithsecurity.biz/craft-cms-unauthenticated-sqli-via-graphql (opens in a new tab)

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Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 28 Feb 2026, 03:48 UTC

Public exploits and detectiona Nuclei detection template

WeaknessesCWE-89

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