CVE-2025-2625 westboy CicadasCMS page sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in CicadasCMS via the orderField and orderDirection parameters to read or modify database content.

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-2025-2625?

CVE-2025-2625 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in westboy CicadasCMS, published on 22 Mar 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in westboy CicadasCMS 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /system/cms/content/page. The manipulation of the argument orderField/orderDirection leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2625?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Westboy Cicadascms.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2625?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2625 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-2025-2625 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-2625 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xp9q-qcjq-74gr.

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