CVE-2019-25503
CWE-89Published: March 4, 2026· Updated: Mar 9, 2026
Official Description
PHPads 2.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the bannerID parameter in click.php3. Attackers can submit crafted bannerID values using SQL comment syntax and functions like extractvalue to extract sensitive database information such as the current database name.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-25503 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-89)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-25503 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts