Overview
The cybersecurity landscape is perpetually evolving, and with that evolution comes new vulnerabilities. One such vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-6169, is a SQL Injection flaw that has been found in the WIMP website co-construction management platform from HAMASTAR Technology. It’s a critical security vulnerability that could potentially compromise systems or lead to data leakage if left unpatched.
This vulnerability is critical due to its potential widespread impact. It affects WIMP website co-construction management platform users, a platform widely used for managing website construction. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, data manipulation, and in the worst-case scenario, a complete system takeover.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-6169
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
WIMP Website Co-Construction Management Platform | All versions prior to the patch
How the Exploit Works
CVE-2025-6169 is a SQL injection vulnerability. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the WIMP platform. The vulnerability exists because the software does not properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted data to the affected software. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to read, modify, and even delete database contents.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how an attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability. This is a simple example and actual attack vectors may be more complex.
POST /target_endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable_site.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
username=admin';DROP TABLE users;--&password=123In this example, the attacker sends a POST request with a malicious SQL command included in the ‘username’ field. This command tries to delete the ‘users’ table from the database. If the SQL command is executed, it could lead to serious consequences such as loss of data or even system compromise.
Mitigation
The best way to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. Additionally, it’s recommended to use prepared statements with parameterized queries or use ORM libraries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Regularly updating and patching systems, as well as conducting routine security audits, can also help in identifying and fixing such vulnerabilities in a timely manner.