CVE-2019-25668 News Website Script 2.0.5 SQL Injection via index.php
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL code via the news ID parameter to extract sensitive database information from News Website Script.
- 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-2019-25668?
CVE-2019-25668 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Phpscriptsmall News Website Script, published on 5 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
News Website Script 2.0.5 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the news ID parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php/show/news/ with malicious SQL statements to extract sensitive database information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25668?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpscriptsmall News Website Script.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25668?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25668 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-2019-25668 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25668 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wr46-gg95-jg49.