{"id":55133,"date":"2025-06-25T18:53:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:53:53","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-07-03T11:40:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:40:43","slug":"cve-2025-46109-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-pbootcms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46109-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-pbootcms\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-46109: SQL Injection Vulnerability in pbootCMS<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

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> a specially crafted GET request, potentially leading to a complete system compromise or data leakage. Given the severity and potential impact of this vulnerability<\/a>, it is crucial for all users of the affected versions to implement the necessary mitigation measures urgently.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-46109
\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS Severity Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise and potential<\/a> data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

pbootCMS | v.3.2.5
\npbootCMS | v.3.2.10<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitation of user<\/a> input in the GET request. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious GET request that includes SQL<\/a> code. When the affected system receives this request, it executes the included SQL code<\/a>, allowing the attacker to manipulate the database in unintended ways. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data<\/a>, deletion of data, or even full control over the affected system.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is a GET request that includes SQL code in the URL<\/a>.<\/p>\n

GET \/index.php?id=1' OR '1'='1'; -- HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the SQL code `’1’=’1’` will always evaluate to true, potentially allowing the attacker to bypass security<\/a> measures or retrieve all records from the database.<\/p>\n
Remediation<\/strong><\/p>\n
The most effective way to mitigate this vulnerability<\/a> is to apply the patch provided by the vendor. This patch will fix the vulnerability and prevent<\/a> 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.
\nIn addition, organizations should also consider implementing input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection<\/a> attacks. Regular security audits and vulnerability<\/a> assessments can also help in identifying and fixing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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