CVE-2019-25521 XooGallery Lastest Latest SQL Injection via gal.php gal_id

High 8.8 Published 12 Mar 2026 Updated 12 Mar 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL via the gal_id parameter in gal.php to read or modify database contents in XooGallery.

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-2019-25521?

CVE-2019-25521 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Xooscripts XooGallery, published on 12 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XooGallery Latest contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the gal_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to gal.php with malicious gal_id values to extract sensitive database information or modify database contents.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25521?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xooscripts Xoogallery.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25521?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25521 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-2019-25521 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-25521 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vjhg-99hj-59fh.