Vulnerability · Published Dec 22, 2025 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2023-53960SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x SQL Injection via Authentication Bypass
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity SQL injection in WM2 from Kantar Media. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 55% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 45.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco version 2.x contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the 'index.php' authentication mechanism that allows attackers to manipulate login credentials. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the 'password' POST parameter to bypass authentication and potentially gain unauthorized access to the system.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SOUND4 Ltd. | Impact/Pulse/First | Version 2: 1.1/2.15 |
| SOUND4 Ltd. | Impact/Pulse Eco | 1.16 |
| SOUND4 Ltd. | BigVoice4 | 1.2 |
| SOUND4 Ltd. | BigVoice2 | 1.30 |
| SOUND4 Ltd. | Stream | 1.1/2.4.29 |
| Kantar Media | WM2 | 1.11 |
Weakness: CWE-89 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- ExploitDB-51171 exploit
- SOUND4 Official Product Homepage product
- Zero Science Lab Disclosure (ZSL-2022-5726) third-party-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x SQL Injection via Authentication Bypass third-party-advisory