CVE-2019-25439 NoviSmart CMS SQL Injection via Referer HTTP Header
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the Referer header in NoviSmart CMS to extract data or cause denial of service.
- 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-2019-25439?
CVE-2019-25439 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in NoviSmart 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
NoviSmart CMS contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the Referer HTTP header field. Attackers can craft requests with time-based SQL injection payloads in the Referer header to extract sensitive database information or cause denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25439?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25439?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25439 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-2019-25439 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25439 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2r55-mr9c-c89p.