CVE-2019-25439
SQL Injection in NoviSmart CMS Referer Header Enables Data Theft
Publication date: 2026-02-22
Last updated on: 2026-02-22
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| novismart | cms | to unreleased (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2019-25439 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in NoviSmart CMS that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the HTTP Referer header field.
Attackers craft requests with time-based SQL injection payloads in the Referer header, which can manipulate backend SQL queries to extract sensitive database information or cause denial of service.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to extract sensitive information from the database, such as confidential data stored within the CMS.
It can also be exploited to cause denial of service, disrupting the availability of the NoviSmart CMS.
Because the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can be performed remotely over the network, it poses a significant security risk.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This SQL injection vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted HTTP requests with malicious payloads in the Referer header and observing the response or timing behavior.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'A common detection method involves using time-based blind SQL injection payloads in the Referer header, such as injecting a conditional SQL statement that causes a delay (e.g., sleep) if the injection is successful.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'For example, you can use curl to send a request with a Referer header containing a time-based payload like: if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(5),0). If the server response is delayed by the sleep duration, it indicates the vulnerability.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'curl -H "Referer: \' OR IF(now()=sysdate(),SLEEP(5),0)-- " http://targetsite/'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Observe if the response time is significantly increased, indicating successful SQL injection.'}] [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include filtering and sanitizing the Referer HTTP header input to prevent SQL injection payloads from being processed by the backend database.
Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements in the NoviSmart CMS codebase to avoid direct injection of user-controlled input into SQL queries.
Additionally, consider deploying a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious requests containing SQL injection patterns in headers.
If possible, update or patch the NoviSmart CMS to a version that addresses this vulnerability once available.