CVE-2019-25533
SQL Injection in Netartmedia PHP Business Directory 4.2 Allows Data Theft
Publication date: 2026-03-12
Last updated on: 2026-03-12
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| netartmedia | php_business_directory | 4.2 |
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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?
Netartmedia PHP Business Directory version 4.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the loginaction.php script. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the Email parameter in POST requests.
By exploiting this flaw, attackers can manipulate database queries, which may enable them to extract sensitive information from the database or bypass authentication mechanisms.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive database information and bypassing authentication controls.
- Attackers can extract sensitive data from the database.
- Attackers can bypass authentication, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the application.
- Since the attack requires no privileges or user interaction, it can be exploited remotely over the network.
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 POST requests to the loginaction.php endpoint with specially designed payloads in the Email parameter to test for SQL injection.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "An example detection command involves using a payload that triggers a time delay if the injection is successful, such as: Email=0'XOR(if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(0),0))XOR'Z."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'You can use tools like curl or specialized SQL injection testing tools to send POST requests with this payload and observe the response time or behavior to confirm the vulnerability.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Example curl command to test the vulnerability: curl -X POST -d "Email=0\'XOR(if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(5),0))XOR\'Z&Password=test&language=en" https://targetsite.com/loginaction.php'}] [2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying input validation and sanitization on the Email parameter to prevent SQL injection.
If possible, update or patch the Netartmedia PHP Business Directory software to a version where this vulnerability is fixed.
As a temporary measure, restrict access to the loginaction.php endpoint or implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious SQL injection payloads targeting the Email parameter.