CVE-2019-25573
SQL Injection in Green CMS 2.x Allows Data Extraction
Publication date: 2026-03-21
Last updated on: 2026-03-24
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| njtech | greencms | From 2.1.0612 (inc) to 2.3.0603 (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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2019-25573 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Green CMS version 2.x. It allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the "cat" parameter in a GET request to the admin posts module (index.php with parameters m=admin, c=posts, a=index). This injection enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the backend database.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability exploits improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries and potentially extract sensitive information.'}] [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized execution of SQL queries, which may result in data leakage, data manipulation, or denial of service on the affected system.
- Extraction of sensitive information from the database.
- Manipulation or alteration of database data.
- Potential denial of service by causing costly database operations.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This SQL injection vulnerability in Green CMS 2.x can be detected by sending crafted GET requests to the vulnerable endpoint and observing the response behavior.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "A common detection method is to use a time-based blind SQL injection payload in the 'cat' parameter to cause a measurable delay in the server response."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'For example, you can send a request like:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "GET /index.php?m=admin&c=posts&a=index&cat=1')) AND 1=BENCHMARK(100000000,MD5(0x456665))-- -"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If the server response is significantly delayed compared to a normal request, it indicates the presence of the SQL injection vulnerability.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
I don't know