Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-16693 is a reported SQL injection issue in phpIPAM 1.4. The vulnerable input is the table parameter in an administrative custom-fields ordering endpoint when action=add is used. SQL injection can expose or alter application database data, but the source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, patch details, or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted exposure check, not a confirmed emergency from the provided evidence. If phpIPAM 1.4 is present, prioritize remediation because SQL injection can affect sensitive IPAM data and infrastructure records.
Technical view
The CVE description identifies SQL injection in app/admin/custom-fields/order.php through the table parameter when action=add. Public references include a GitHub issue and a PoC-style write-up. The provided data does not establish authentication requirements, exploit prevalence, fixed versions, or exact impact beyond SQL injection in phpIPAM 1.4.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running phpIPAM 1.4, especially where administrative phpIPAM interfaces are reachable by broad internal networks or the internet. The bundle’s structured affected field is incomplete, so confirm product and version locally.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. A public PoC-style reference exists, but the sources supplied do not prove active exploitation, weaponization in the wild, or a known automated campaign.
Researcher notes
The source bundle is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, fixed version, authentication requirement, or complete affected-product metadata is provided. Analysis should remain bounded to phpIPAM 1.4 and the named endpoint unless additional vendor or NVD data is reviewed.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all phpIPAM deployments and identify any running version 1.4.
- Check phpIPAM vendor guidance and issue history for fixed versions or official workarounds.
- Restrict phpIPAM administrative access to trusted networks and authorized users only.
- Prioritize upgrade or remediation once a vendor-supported path is confirmed.
- Review database and application logs for suspicious administrative custom-field activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether phpIPAM 1.4 is deployed in production or staging.
- Check whether app/admin/custom-fields/order.php is present and reachable.
- Review web logs for requests to that path with action=add.
- Verify administrative interfaces are not internet-exposed unless explicitly required.
- Document remediation status and evidence against vendor guidance.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/phpipam/phpipam/issues/2738CVE reference
- https://github.com/MarkLee131/awesome-web-pocs/blob/main/CVE-2019-16693.mdCVE reference
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