CVE-2019-5116
CWE-89Published: October 25, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated part of YouPHPTube 7.6. Specially crafted web requests can cause a SQL injection. An attacker can send a web request with parameters containing SQL injection attacks to trigger this vulnerability, potentially allowing exfiltration of the database, user credentials and in certain configuration, access the underlying operating system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-5116 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-5116 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts