Overview
This blog post will cover the details of the CVE-2025-48141 vulnerability, a significant SQL Injection flaw found in the Multi CryptoCurrency Payments application developed by Alex Zaytseff. This vulnerability is a serious concern for any organization using affected versions of the software, as it enables potential system compromise or data leakage. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, it is essential to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take the necessary steps to mitigate their impacts.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-48141
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.3)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Multi CryptoCurrency Payments | n/a through 2.0.3
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises from the improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command within the application. This means that an attacker could manipulate the SQL statements executed by the application, typically by injecting their own malicious SQL code. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, data corruption, or even a full system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited. An attacker could send a specifically crafted request to the application, where “malicious_payload” is a string devised to manipulate the SQL query.
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "' OR '1'='1'; -- " }In this example, the payload `”‘ OR ‘1’=’1′; — “` is a basic SQL injection. When included in an SQL query, it modifies the condition to always be true, potentially allowing the attacker to bypass authentication or retrieve all records from a database.
Recommended Mitigation
Users of the affected products are advised to apply the vendor patch when available. In the interim, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. It’s also recommended to follow best security practices such as least privilege principle and input validation to reduce the attack surface.
Remember, the first step in defending against cyber threats is staying informed, and the next step is taking action. Stay safe out there!