CVE-2025-8220 Engeman Web Password Recovery RecoveryPass sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the password recovery page via the LanguageCombobox cookie to access or modify database contents.
- 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-2025-8220?
CVE-2025-8220 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Engeman Web, published on 27 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in Engeman Web up to 12.0.0.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /Login/RecoveryPass of the component Password Recovery Page. The manipulation of the argument LanguageCombobox as part of Cookie leads to sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 12.0.0.3 is sufficient to fix this issue. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8220?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Engeman Web.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8220?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8220 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-2025-8220 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8220 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mpp-7hmq-qxfv.