CVE-2019-25486 Varient 1.6.1 SQL Injection via user_id Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL via the user_id parameter to bypass authentication and extract sensitive database information.
- 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-2019-25486?
CVE-2019-25486 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Varient SQL Inj., published on 11 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Varient 1.6.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the user_id parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests with crafted SQL payloads in the user_id field to bypass authentication and extract sensitive database information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25486?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25486?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25486 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-2019-25486 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25486 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q8hg-mrch-vx5c.