CVE-2019-25576 Kepler Wallpaper Script 1.1 SQL Injection via category
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the category parameter to 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-2019-25576?
CVE-2019-25576 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Keplerwallpapers Kepler Wallpaper Script, published on 21 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Kepler Wallpaper Script 1.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code into the category parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the category endpoint with URL-encoded SQL UNION statements to extract database information including usernames, database names, and MySQL version details.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25576?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Keplerwallpapers Kepler Wallpaper Script.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25576?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25576 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-2019-25576 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25576 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cq3m-gjvw-x3vj.