Overview
A new critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-56407, has been identified in the HuangDou UTCMS V9 application, affecting the file app/modules/ut-data/admin/mysql.php. This flaw exposes systems utilizing this software to a potential SQL injection attack, a common yet potent threat in the realm of cybersecurity. Given its ability to be exploited remotely and the fact that the exploit has been publicly disclosed, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to users of the affected software, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-56407
Severity: Critical (8.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
HuangDou UTCMS | V9
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability exists in the RunSql function of the mysql.php file within HuangDou UTCMS V9. Specifically, the function does not sanitize the ‘sql’ argument properly, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands. These commands can manipulate, delete, or extract sensitive data from the underlying database, leading to the potential compromise of the system or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability might use a specially crafted HTTP POST request like the following:
POST /app/modules/ut-data/admin/mysql.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
sql=DROP TABLE users;In this example, if the targeted system is vulnerable and fails to sanitize the ‘sql’ parameter, the SQL command ‘DROP TABLE users;’ will be executed, leading to the deletion of the ‘users’ table from the database.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, affected systems should apply the latest security patches provided by the vendor as soon as possible. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and block SQL injection attacks can serve as a temporary mitigation strategy. Regular review and update of security policies, plus ongoing staff training on security awareness, are also crucial to decrease the vulnerability of systems to such attacks.
