CVE-2019-25516

8.2

Jettweb · PHP Hazir Haber Sitesi Scripti

Jettweb PHP Hazir Haber Sitesi Scripti V1 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the gallery_id parameter in gallery.php, allowing unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information.

Executive summary

A critical SQL injection vulnerability in Jettweb PHP Hazir Haber Sitesi Scripti V1 allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise sensitive database contents.

Vulnerability

The application fails to properly sanitize user input in the gallery_id parameter within the gallery.php file. An unauthenticated attacker can leverage this flaw to perform UNION based SQL injection attacks, enabling the unauthorized extraction of database records.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the complete compromise of the application database, including sensitive user information, administrative credentials, and proprietary content. Given the CVSS score of 8.2, this represents a high risk to data confidentiality and integrity, potentially resulting in significant reputational damage and regulatory non-compliance.

Remediation

Immediate Action: As no official vendor patch is available, administrators should immediately restrict access to the affected script or migrate to a more secure alternative. If the application must remain online, implement strict input validation to ensure the gallery_id parameter only accepts expected integer values.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server access logs for anomalous requests containing SQL syntax patterns, such as UNION, SELECT, or OR, targeting the gallery.php or other documented vulnerable endpoints.

Compensating Controls: Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules configured to detect and block common SQL injection patterns targeting GET and POST parameters.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: Yes, a published proof-of-concept exists in the Exploit Database (EDB-ID: 46597).

Analyst recommendation

The presence of a publicly available exploit for this SQL injection flaw necessitates immediate attention. Organizations currently running Jettweb PHP Hazir Haber Sitesi Scripti V1 should treat this as a high priority risk. Due to the lack of official patches, decommissioning or isolating the affected software is the only definitive method to eliminate this vulnerability.

Sources

Originally found and disclosed by Ahmet Ümit BAYRAM, per the CVE Program record.