CVE-2019-25641
8.2Netartmedia · Vlog System
Netartmedia Vlog System is vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL injection via the email parameter in the forgotten password module, allowing attackers to extract sensitive database information.
Executive summary
A critical SQL injection vulnerability in Netartmedia Vlog System allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise sensitive database information.
Vulnerability
This is an SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) triggered by sending a crafted POST request to the index.php file. The vulnerability exists within the forgotten password module, where the email parameter fails to properly sanitize user input, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate backend database queries.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability permits unauthorized access to the application database. This could result in the exfiltration of sensitive user data, credentials, or administrative information, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the application's confidentiality. Given the CVSS score of 8.2, this flaw represents a significant risk that could lead to severe reputational damage and regulatory non-compliance.
Remediation
Immediate Action: As no official patch is currently available, users should restrict access to the forgotten password module or disable the feature entirely until a secure update is provided by the vendor.
Proactive Monitoring: Security teams should monitor web server logs for anomalous POST requests directed at index.php containing SQL syntax patterns or unexpected characters in the email parameter field.
Compensating Controls: Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules configured to detect and block common SQL injection attack signatures targeting the application.
Exploitation status
Public Exploit Available: Yes, a public proof-of-concept exists via the Exploit-DB entry 46583.
Analyst recommendation
The presence of a public exploit increases the likelihood of this vulnerability being leveraged by malicious actors. Organizations currently running Netartmedia Vlog System must prioritize the implementation of compensating controls, such as WAF filtering, to mitigate this risk, as an official vendor patch remains unavailable.
Sources
Originally found and disclosed by Ahmet Ümit BAYRAM, per the CVE Program record.
- ExploitDB-46583 Exploit / PoC
- Official Product Homepage
- VulnCheck Advisory: Netartmedia Vlog System Lastest SQL Injection via email Parameter Third-party advisory