Overview
In today’s digital world, security breaches and vulnerabilities are a common occurrence. One such vulnerability is CVE-2025-49059, a severe SQL Injection flaw found in CleverReach® WP. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it can potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage, impacting the security of sensitive information. It is crucial for organizations using CleverReach® WP to be aware of this vulnerability and implement the necessary precautions to secure their systems.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-49059
Severity: Critical, with a CVSS score of 9.3
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
CleverReach® WP | Versions n/a through 1.5.20
How the Exploit Works
The flaw in CleverReach® WP allows attackers to send specifically crafted SQL queries. This issue arises due to the improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command, which, if exploited successfully, can allow an attacker to manipulate the SQL queries executed by the application. This can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even full system control.
Conceptual Example Code
To understand how the vulnerability can be exploited, consider the following conceptual SQL Injection attack example:
POST /vulnerable/query HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
username=admin&password=' OR '1'='1In this example, a malicious actor is injecting an ‘OR’ SQL statement into the password parameter. This can trick the system into authenticating the attacker, giving them access to sensitive data or control over the system.
Impact and Mitigation
As a result of this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access, manipulate data, or gain full control over the system. The severity of this vulnerability, coupled with the potential impact, makes it a critical concern for any organization using affected versions of CleverReach® WP.
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. It is also recommended to follow best practices for SQL queries, such as using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL Injection attacks.