CVE-2018-25300
Union-Based SQL Injection in XATABoost CMS 1.0.0
Publication date: 2026-04-29
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| xataboost | xataboost_cms | to 1.0.0 (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?
XATABoost CMS 1.0.0 has a union-based SQL injection vulnerability. This means that attackers who are not authenticated can inject malicious SQL code into the database queries by manipulating the 'id' parameter in requests.
Specifically, attackers can send crafted GET requests to the 'news.php' page with malicious 'id' values, which allows them to extract sensitive information from the database.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to access sensitive database information without any authentication.
Because the attack exploits SQL injection, it can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, potentially exposing confidential or personal data stored in the database.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by monitoring for suspicious GET requests to the news.php endpoint with unusual or malicious id parameter values that may indicate SQL injection attempts.
A common approach is to use web application security scanners or manual testing tools to send crafted GET requests to news.php with various SQL injection payloads in the id parameter and observe the responses for database errors or unexpected data leakage.
Example command using curl to test for SQL injection on the id parameter:
- curl "http://targetsite/news.php?id=1' UNION SELECT NULL--"
If the response contains database error messages or unexpected data, it may indicate the presence of the vulnerability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Restrict or sanitize input on the id parameter in news.php to prevent SQL injection.
- Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code to safely handle user input.
- Apply web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts targeting the id parameter.
- Monitor logs for suspicious GET requests to news.php with unusual id values.
- Update or patch the XATABoost CMS to a version that addresses this vulnerability once available.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information through SQL injection. This exposure of sensitive data can lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require the protection of personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
XATABoost CMS version 1.0.0 contains a union-based SQL injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-25300. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the 'id' parameter in the 'news.php' file by sending specially crafted GET requests. Exploiting this vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate database queries and extract sensitive information from the database.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have a significant impact as it allows attackers to access sensitive database information without authentication. By exploiting the SQL injection flaw, attackers can retrieve confidential data, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of user privacy, and unauthorized access to critical information stored in the database.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by monitoring for suspicious GET requests to the news.php file with manipulated 'id' parameter values that may indicate SQL injection attempts.
A practical approach is to use network traffic inspection tools or web server logs to identify such requests.
For example, you can use the following command to search web server logs for suspicious 'id' parameters:
- grep -i "news.php?id=" /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -E "(\'|\"|\;|\-\-|\bUNION\b)"
This command looks for requests to news.php with 'id' parameters containing common SQL injection payload indicators such as quotes, semicolons, comments, or the UNION keyword.
Additionally, tools like sqlmap can be used to test the vulnerability by targeting the 'id' parameter in news.php with crafted payloads.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Restrict or block access to the vulnerable news.php endpoint if possible.
- Implement input validation and sanitization on the 'id' parameter to prevent SQL injection.
- Use prepared statements or parameterized queries in the backend code handling the 'id' parameter.
- Monitor logs for suspicious activity targeting the 'id' parameter and respond accordingly.
- If available, apply patches or updates from the vendor addressing this vulnerability.