CVE-2019-25442
SQL Injection in Web Wiz Forums 12.01 Allows Data Exposure
Publication date: 2026-02-22
Last updated on: 2026-03-02
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| webwiz | web_wiz_forums | 12.01 |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2019-25442 is an SQL injection vulnerability found in Web Wiz Forums version 12.01 and earlier. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the "PF" parameter in HTTP GET requests to the member_profile.asp page.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'By exploiting this flaw, attackers can manipulate database queries, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database without needing any privileges or user interaction.'}] [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive database information by attackers. Since it requires no authentication, attackers can exploit it remotely over the network.
The impact includes a high confidentiality breach, allowing attackers to extract sensitive data, while the integrity impact is low and there is no impact on availability.
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 vulnerability can be detected by monitoring HTTP GET requests to the member_profile.asp page that include the PF parameter. Suspicious or malformed PF parameter values, especially those containing SQL syntax such as single quotes ('), can indicate attempts to exploit the SQL injection."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "A simple detection method is to use network traffic inspection tools or web server logs to identify GET requests like: /member_profile.asp?PF=10' or other inputs containing SQL injection payloads."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Example commands to detect such attempts include:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Using grep on web server logs to find suspicious PF parameter usage: grep "member_profile.asp?PF=" /path/to/access.log | grep "\'"'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Using curl to test the vulnerability manually: curl -v "http://targetsite/member_profile.asp?PF=10\'"'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Using network monitoring tools like Wireshark or tcpdump to filter HTTP GET requests containing 'PF=' in the URL."}] [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Apply input validation and sanitization on the PF parameter to prevent SQL injection.
- Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements in the member_profile.asp page to avoid direct SQL query manipulation.
- Restrict or monitor access to the member_profile.asp page, especially for unauthenticated users.
- Review and update the Web Wiz Forums software to a version that patches this vulnerability if available.
- Use web application firewalls (WAF) to detect and block malicious requests targeting the PF parameter.