CVE-2019-25662 ResourceSpace 8.6 SQL Injection via watched_searches.php
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the ref parameter in watched_searches.php 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-2019-25662?
CVE-2019-25662 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Montala ResourceSpace, published on 5 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ResourceSpace 8.6 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the 'ref' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the watched_searches.php endpoint with crafted SQL payloads to extract sensitive database information including usernames and credentials.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25662?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Montala Resourcespace.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25662?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25662 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-2019-25662 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25662 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Montala ResourceSpace
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v37v-42c5-gf78.