Overview
In the realm of cybersecurity, new vulnerabilities are constantly being discovered and exploited. The latest one to catch our attention is CVE-2025-46109, a significant SQL Injection vulnerability found in versions 3.2.5 and 3.2.10 of pbootCMS, a popular content management system. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted GET request, potentially leading to a complete system compromise or data leakage. Given the severity and potential impact of this vulnerability, it is crucial for all users of the affected versions to implement the necessary mitigation measures urgently.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-46109
Severity: High (8.8 CVSS Severity Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
pbootCMS | v.3.2.5
pbootCMS | v.3.2.10
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitation of user input in the GET request. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious GET request that includes SQL code. When the affected system receives this request, it executes the included SQL code, allowing the attacker to manipulate the database in unintended ways. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, deletion of data, or even full control over the affected system.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is a GET request that includes SQL code in the URL.
GET /index.php?id=1' OR '1'='1'; -- HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.comIn this example, the SQL code `’1’=’1’` will always evaluate to true, potentially allowing the attacker to bypass security measures or retrieve all records from the database.
Remediation
The most effective way to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the patch provided by the vendor. This patch will fix the vulnerability and prevent its future exploitation. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, a temporary mitigation measure would be to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and block malicious GET requests. However, this is only a temporary solution and does not completely eliminate the risk. Applying the vendor patch should still be the priority.
In addition, organizations should also consider implementing input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments can also help in identifying and fixing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.