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CVE-2019-25433

High
XOOPS CMS 2.5.9 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the cid parameter. Attackers can send GET req
CWE-89 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 22, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
8.2
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

XOOPS CMS 2.5.9 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the cid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the gerar_pdf.php endpoint with malicious cid values to extract sensitive database information.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2019-25433 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in XOOPS CMS 2.5.9 affecting the gerar_pdf.php endpoint. Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the cid parameter to extract sensitive database information. With a CVSS score of 8.2 and no authentication required, this vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations using vulnerable XOOPS installations.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 25, 2026 04:34
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using XOOPS CMS for content management, particularly in government agencies, educational institutions, and small-to-medium enterprises, face significant risk. Government sector (NCA oversight), healthcare institutions managing patient portals, and e-commerce platforms are most vulnerable. Potential exposure includes extraction of customer data, financial records, and confidential government information. The unauthenticated nature of the attack makes it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible XOOPS installations.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government Education Healthcare E-commerce Small-to-Medium Enterprises Non-profit Organizations
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.5
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all XOOPS CMS 2.5.9 installations in your environment using network scanning tools
2. Restrict access to gerar_pdf.php endpoint via WAF rules blocking requests with suspicious cid parameters
3. Implement input validation: reject cid parameters containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, OR, AND, etc.)
4. Enable database query logging to detect exploitation attempts

PATCHING:
1. Upgrade XOOPS CMS to version 2.5.10 or later immediately
2. If immediate upgrade not possible, apply vendor security patches
3. Test patches in staging environment before production deployment

COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
1. Deploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns in GET parameters
2. Implement database user privilege separation (read-only for web application)
3. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements in custom XOOPS modules
4. Enable SQL error suppression to prevent information disclosure

DETECTION:
1. Monitor for requests to gerar_pdf.php with encoded SQL characters (%27, %22, %3D, %4F%52)
2. Alert on database queries containing UNION, SELECT, OR operators from web application user
3. Track failed database authentication attempts
4. Log all PDF generation requests for audit trail
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تثبيتات XOOPS CMS 2.5.9 في بيئتك باستخدام أدوات المسح
2. تقييد الوصول إلى نقطة نهاية gerar_pdf.php عبر قواعد WAF تحجب الطلبات ذات معاملات cid المريبة
3. تنفيذ التحقق من الإدخال: رفض معاملات cid التي تحتوي على كلمات SQL (SELECT, UNION, OR, AND، إلخ)
4. تفعيل تسجيل استعلامات قاعدة البيانات للكشف عن محاولات الاستغلال

التصحيح:
1. ترقية XOOPS CMS إلى الإصدار 2.5.10 أو أحدث فوراً
2. إذا لم يكن الترقية الفورية ممكنة، طبق تصحيحات الأمان من المورد
3. اختبر التصحيحات في بيئة التجريب قبل نشرها في الإنتاج

الضوابط البديلة:
1. نشر قواعد WAF لحجب أنماط حقن SQL في معاملات GET
2. تنفيذ فصل امتيازات مستخدم قاعدة البيانات (قراءة فقط لتطبيق الويب)
3. استخدام الاستعلامات المعاملة/البيانات المحضرة في وحدات XOOPS المخصصة
4. تفعيل قمع أخطاء SQL لمنع الكشف عن المعلومات

الكشف:
1. مراقبة الطلبات إلى gerar_pdf.php بأحرف SQL مشفرة (%27, %22, %3D, %4F%52)
2. تنبيه على استعلامات قاعدة البيانات التي تحتوي على عوامل UNION, SELECT, OR من مستخدم تطبيق الويب
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة في قاعدة البيانات
4. تسجيل جميع طلبات إنشاء PDF لسجل التدقيق
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.12.2.1 - Monitoring of system use
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.GV-1 - Organizational processes to manage cybersecurity risk PR.DS-6 - Integrity checking mechanisms DE.CM-1 - The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events RS.MI-2 - Incidents are mitigated
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.2.1 - Change management A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
6.2 - Ensure all system components and software are protected from known vulnerabilities 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention 11.2 - Run automated vulnerability scanning tools
📊 CVSS Score
8.2
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityN — None / Network
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score8.2
CWECWE-89
EPSS0.07%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-22
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.5
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-89
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