CVE-2025-67829: Mura CMS SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE-2025-67829 Overview

CVE-2025-67829 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability affecting Mura CMS versions prior to 10.1.14. The vulnerability exists in the beanFeed.cfc component, specifically in the getQuery function's handling of the sortDirection parameter. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the network, potentially leading to full database compromise.

Critical Impact

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially achieve remote code execution on the underlying database server.

Affected Products

• Mura CMS versions prior to 10.1.14
• Mura CMS installations using the beanFeed.cfc component

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-03-18 - CVE-2025-67829 published to NVD
• 2026-03-19 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-67829

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command), commonly known as SQL Injection. The flaw resides in how the beanFeed.cfc component processes user-supplied input in the sortDirection parameter within the getQuery function.

The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries by injecting malicious payloads through the sortDirection parameter, which is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. Since the attack vector is network-based and requires no authentication or user interaction, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to any internet-facing Mura CMS installation.

Successful exploitation could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive information from the database, modify or delete data, and in some configurations, execute operating system commands on the database server.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is the improper validation and sanitization of the sortDirection parameter in the beanFeed.cfc component. The parameter value is directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization, allowing attackers to break out of the intended query structure and inject arbitrary SQL commands.

Attack Vector

The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network without requiring authentication. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests targeting the vulnerable beanFeed.cfc endpoint, injecting SQL commands through the sortDirection parameter. The attack requires low complexity and no user interaction, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible Mura CMS installations.

The attack flow typically involves:

1. Identifying a Mura CMS installation vulnerable to this issue
2. Crafting a malicious request to the beanFeed.cfc component with an injected sortDirection value
3. Extracting database information through error-based, blind, or union-based SQL injection techniques

For detailed technical information about the vulnerability and its remediation, refer to the Mura Software Release Notes.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-67829

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or malformed requests to beanFeed.cfc endpoints containing SQL syntax in the sortDirection parameter
• Database error messages in application logs indicating SQL syntax errors or injection attempts
• Unexpected database queries in database logs, particularly those involving UNION, SELECT, or other SQL commands in ORDER BY clauses
• Signs of data exfiltration or unauthorized database access in audit logs

Detection Strategies

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection patterns in request parameters targeting beanFeed.cfc
• Monitor application logs for requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, INSERT, DELETE, DROP) in the sortDirection parameter
• Deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for SQL injection attack patterns
• Review database query logs for anomalous queries originating from the Mura CMS application

Monitoring Recommendations

• Enable verbose logging on the Mura CMS application to capture all requests to beanFeed.cfc
• Configure database audit logging to track all queries executed by the CMS application user
• Set up real-time alerting for detected SQL injection attempts
• Regularly review access logs for patterns consistent with automated vulnerability scanning or exploitation attempts

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-67829

Immediate Actions Required

• Upgrade Mura CMS to version 10.1.14 or later immediately
• If immediate upgrade is not possible, restrict access to the beanFeed.cfc component at the web server or firewall level
• Review database logs for signs of previous exploitation attempts
• Consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection as an additional defense layer
• Audit database user privileges to ensure the CMS database account has minimal required permissions

Patch Information

Mura Software has addressed this vulnerability in version 10.1.14. The fix implements proper input validation and parameterization for the sortDirection parameter in the beanFeed.cfc component. Organizations should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability.

Detailed release information is available in the Mura Software Release Notes.

Workarounds

• Implement strict input validation at the web server or reverse proxy level to block requests containing SQL keywords in the sortDirection parameter
• Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to filter malicious SQL injection payloads before they reach the application
• Temporarily disable or restrict access to the beanFeed.cfc component if it is not critical to operations
• Apply the principle of least privilege to database accounts used by Mura CMS to limit the impact of potential exploitation

# Example: Apache mod_rewrite rule to block suspicious sortDirection values
# Add to .htaccess or Apache configuration
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} sortDirection=.*[\'\"\;\-\-\(\)union\|select\|insert\|delete\|drop] [NC]
RewriteRule ^.*beanFeed\.cfc.* - [F,L]