CVE-2025-57263 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers with admin access can inject SQL via the word parameter in VX Guestbook, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-57263?

CVE-2025-57263 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Sep 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in VX Guestbook 1.07 allows attackers with admin access to inject malicious SQL payloads via the "word" POST parameter in the words.php admin panel.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-57263?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpversion Vx Guestbook.

How do I fix CVE-2025-57263?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-57263 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-2025-57263 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-57263 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x495-j97r-vx8g.

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