CVE-2019-25578 phpTransformer 2016.9 SQL Injection via GeneratePDF.php
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the idnews parameter in GeneratePDF.php to extract or manipulate 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-2019-25578?
CVE-2019-25578 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in phpTransformer, published on 21 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
phpTransformer 2016.9 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the idnews parameter. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to GeneratePDF.php with SQL payloads in the idnews parameter to extract sensitive database information or manipulate queries.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codnloc Phptransformer.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25578 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-2019-25578 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25578 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in phpTransformer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hg45-6q92-44jh.