CVE-2019-25638
SQL Injection in Meeplace Business Review Script Enables Data Theft
Publication date: 2026-03-24
Last updated on: 2026-03-24
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| meeplace | business_review_script | to latest (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-2019-25638 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in the Meeplace Business Review Script. It exists in the addclick.php endpoint, specifically through the 'id' parameter, which does not properly sanitize input. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code by sending crafted GET requests with SQL payloads in the 'id' parameter."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the database, potentially extracting sensitive information or causing denial of service conditions.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to extract sensitive database information without authentication, which may include confidential business or user data.
Additionally, attackers can cause denial of service by injecting SQL commands that disrupt normal database operations, potentially making the application unavailable.
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 GET requests to the addclick.php endpoint with malicious SQL payloads in the 'id' parameter and observing the response behavior."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'A common detection method is to use a time-based blind SQL injection payload that causes a delay in the database response, confirming the vulnerability.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use a command like: curl "http://targetsite.com/ad/addclick.php?id=1 RLIKE (SELECT * FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))qcFZ)" and check if the response is delayed by approximately 5 seconds.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Alternatively, use automated SQL injection detection tools that can test the 'id' parameter for injection points."}] [2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "To mitigate this SQL injection vulnerability, immediately apply input validation and sanitization on the 'id' parameter to ensure that it does not accept malicious SQL code."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Use prepared statements or parameterized queries in the addclick.php script to prevent direct injection of SQL commands.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If possible, update the Meeplace Business Review Script to a version where this vulnerability is fixed or apply any available patches from the vendor.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "As a temporary measure, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint or implement a web application firewall (WAF) to block malicious requests targeting the 'id' parameter."}] [1]