CVE-2019-25573 Green CMS 2.x SQL Injection via cat Parameter
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the cat parameter in Green CMS to extract sensitive database information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25573?
CVE-2019-25573 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Greencms Green CMS, published on 21 Mar 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Green CMS 2.x contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the cat parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with m=admin, c=posts, a=index parameters and inject SQL code in the cat parameter to manipulate database queries and extract sensitive information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25573?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Njtech Greencms.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25573?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25573 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-2019-25573 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25573 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Greencms Green CMS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p2h-64fj-mxhv.