CVE-2019-25578
SQL Injection in phpTransformer GeneratePDF.php Allows Data Extraction
Publication date: 2026-03-21
Last updated on: 2026-03-26
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| codnloc | phptransformer | 2016.9 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
| 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?
The vulnerability in phpTransformer 2016.9 is an SQL injection flaw located in the GeneratePDF.php script. It occurs because the idnews parameter in GET requests is not properly sanitized or parameterized before being used in SQL queries. This allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the idnews parameter.
By sending specially crafted GET requests with SQL payloads in the idnews parameter, attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries on the backend database.
This can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive database information or manipulation of database operations.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This SQL injection vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the database.
Attackers can manipulate SQL queries to extract confidential information or alter database contents.
The vulnerability has a high severity score (CVSS v4 base score of 8.8), indicating it can be exploited remotely without any privileges or user interaction.
Potential impacts include data breaches, loss of data integrity, and exposure of sensitive information.
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 vulnerability can be detected by sending specially crafted GET requests to the GeneratePDF.php script with SQL injection payloads in the idnews parameter and observing the response behavior.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'For example, a time-based blind SQL injection test can be performed by injecting a payload that causes a delay in the database response, such as:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "idnews=20190000000' AND SLEEP(5)-- -"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If the response is delayed by approximately 5 seconds, it indicates the presence of the SQL injection vulnerability.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'You can use command-line tools like curl to test this, for example:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'curl "http://[target]/GeneratePDF.php?idnews=20190000000\' AND SLEEP(5)-- -"'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Monitoring the response time for such requests can help detect the vulnerability on your system.'}] [3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
I don't know