{"id":59542,"date":"2025-07-21T16:24:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T16:24:46","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-06T05:35:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T11:35:34","slug":"cve-2025-53823-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-wegia-open-source-web-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-53823-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-wegia-open-source-web-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-53823: SQL Injection Vulnerability in WeGIA Open Source Web Manager<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, with new threats emerging each day. One such threat that has recently been identified is the CVE-2025-53823 vulnerability, which specifically affects WeGIA, an open-source web manager. This blog post aims to provide an in-depth analysis of this vulnerability<\/a>, its potential impact, and the mitigation methods that can be applied. The vulnerability is particularly significant as it impacts web<\/a> applications that cater to Portuguese-speaking users and charitable organizations, potentially exposing sensitive data and compromising system integrity.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-53823
\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a>, potential data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

WeGIA | Versions prior<\/a> to 3.4.5<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability lies in the endpoint<\/a> `\/WeGIA\/html\/socio\/sistema\/processa_deletar_socio.php`, specifically within the `id_socio` parameter. This flaw allows the execution of arbitrary SQL commands<\/a>, thus enabling an attacker to manipulate the database, compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of stored data. This type of attack, known as SQL Injection<\/a>, is one of the oldest and most potent web application vulnerabilities, allowing an attacker to interact directly with the website’s database.<\/p>\n

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

Here’s a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability using a malicious SQL command:<\/a><\/p>\n

POST \/WeGIA\/html\/socio\/sistema\/processa_deletar_socio.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nid_socio=1; DROP TABLE users;<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the string `1; DROP TABLE users;` is injected into the `id_socio` parameter. If the parameter is not properly sanitized, the SQL interpreter will execute two SQL commands<\/a>: the first one is the intended operation (with id_socio = 1), and the second one (DROP TABLE users) is the injected malicious operation which will delete the users table from the database.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
The immediate mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor-provided patch, upgrading to WeGIA version 3.4.5. If, for any reason, immediate patching is not possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. They should be configured to detect and block suspicious and malicious SQL commands.
\nNevertheless, the best long-term strategy would be to adopt secure coding practices that prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities<\/a>, such as using parameterized queries or prepared statements, and always validating and sanitizing user input.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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