CVE-2019-25535
SQL Injection in Netartmedia PHP Dating Site Email Parameter
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_dating_site | 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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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive database information by allowing attackers to manipulate SQL queries.
- Attackers can extract confidential data from the database.
- It can compromise the confidentiality of the database.
- No privileges or user interaction are required, making exploitation easier.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2019-25535 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Netartmedia PHP Dating Site. It occurs in the loginaction.php script where attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the Email parameter in POST requests without needing to be authenticated.
This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate database queries by sending specially crafted SQL payloads, such as time-based SQL injection attacks, to extract sensitive information from the database.
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 sending crafted POST requests to the loginaction.php script with SQL injection payloads in the Email parameter and observing the response or behavior of the system.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "A known proof-of-concept payload to test for this SQL injection is: 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 such POST requests. For example, using curl:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'curl -X POST -d "Email=0\'XOR(if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(5),0))XOR\'Z&password=any" http://targetsite/loginaction.php'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If the server response is delayed by the sleep time (e.g., 5 seconds), it indicates the presence of a time-based SQL injection vulnerability.'}] [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Apply input validation and sanitization on the Email parameter to prevent SQL injection.
- Use prepared statements or parameterized queries in the loginaction.php script to safely handle user input.
- Restrict direct access to the loginaction.php script if possible, or implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
- Monitor logs for suspicious POST requests targeting the Email parameter.
If a patch or updated version of the Netartmedia PHP Dating Site is available, apply it promptly.