CVE-2019-25433 XOOPS CMS 2.5.9 SQL Injection via gerar_pdf.php
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL code via the cid parameter in gerar_pdf.php to extract sensitive database information from XOOPS CMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25433?
CVE-2019-25433 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in XOOPS CMS, published on 22 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
XOOPS CMS 2.5.9 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the cid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the gerar_pdf.php endpoint with malicious cid values to extract sensitive database information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25433?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25433?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25433 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2019-25433 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25433 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87vp-v5jj-xmcq.