CVE-2025-52390 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can inject SQL commands via search input to extract sensitive data or escalate privileges in Saurus CMS.
- 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-2025-52390?
CVE-2025-52390 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Saurus CMS Community Edition since commit d886e5b0 (2010-04-23) is vulnerable to a SQL Injection vulnerability in the `prepareSearchQuery()` method in `FulltextSearch.class.php`. The application directly concatenates user-supplied input (`$search_word`) into SQL queries without sanitization, allowing attackers to manipulate the SQL logic and potentially extract sensitive information or escalate their privileges.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-52390?
How do I fix CVE-2025-52390?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-52390 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-2025-52390 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-52390 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xfj7-2jg6-3957.