Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25507 is a high-severity SQL injection issue in Ashop Shopping Cart Software 5.4.5. An unauthenticated internet user may be able to manipulate database queries through a public shopping cart page and read sensitive database information. Treat exposed Ashop storefronts as urgent to inventory and review.
Executive priority
High priority if Ashop 5.4.5 is internet-facing or handles customer/order data. The business risk is potential exposure of sensitive database information without authentication. If the product is not present, no direct action is needed beyond documenting that finding.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-89 SQL injection in index.php via the shop parameter. The source bundle describes unauthenticated GET-based UNION SQL injection enabling database information extraction. CVSS v4.0 is 8.8, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Ashop Shopping Cart Software version 5.4.5, especially if index.php is reachable from the internet. No CPEs were provided, so asset discovery may require application naming, file paths, vendor records, or storefront fingerprinting.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB reference exists, indicating exploit details have been published. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Do not assume exploitation, but prioritize because the issue is unauthenticated, remotely reachable, and affects database confidentiality.
Researcher notes
Evidence is based on the CVE description, VulnCheck advisory, and Exploit-DB reference. The provided sources do not name an official vendor patch, fixed version, or active exploitation. Validate carefully in a non-destructive manner and avoid relying on CPE matching because none are listed.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Ashop Shopping Cart Software deployments and confirm version 5.4.5 exposure.
- Check Ashopsoftware or hosting provider guidance for patches, upgrades, or supported migration options.
- Restrict public access to affected storefronts if business operations allow.
- Apply web application firewall rules only as temporary compensating controls.
- Review database privileges used by the application and reduce unnecessary access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Ashop Shopping Cart Software 5.4.5 is present in production or staging.
- Verify whether index.php is externally reachable on affected storefronts.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests targeting the shop parameter.
- Check database logs for unusual query patterns or unexpected data access.
- Document patch, upgrade, or compensating-control status for each affected instance.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46643CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Ashop Shopping Cart Software Lastest SQL Injection via index.phpCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.