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Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25523 is an unauthenticated SQL injection issue in Xooscripts XooGallery. A public exploit reference exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation. If this software is internet-facing, the business risk is high because attackers may access or alter database data without logging in.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the current remediation cycle for any internet-facing deployment. Escalate to urgent handling if the site stores sensitive data, supports customer-facing services, or cannot be quickly patched or isolated.
Technical view
The vulnerability affects XooGallery via the cat_id parameter handled by cat.php. It is classified as CWE-89 SQL injection with CVSS 4.0 score 8.8. The source bundle lists affected versions as all versions, but does not identify a fixed release or vendor patch.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where XooGallery is deployed on a public website and cat.php is reachable anonymously. The affected version range is broad in the sources, so organizations should treat any deployment as potentially affected until verified otherwise.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB is cited as an exploit reference, indicating public exploit information exists. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, VulnCheck advisory, and ExploitDB reference. The sources state unauthenticated SQL injection and broad affected versions, but do not provide a confirmed patch, workaround, or active exploitation evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any XooGallery deployments, especially internet-facing sites.
- Check Xooscripts or trusted advisories for fixed versions or vendor guidance.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing XooGallery.
- Restrict public access to affected gallery paths where business operations allow.
- Monitor web and database logs for suspicious cat.php activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether XooGallery is installed on any web assets.
- Determine whether cat.php is externally reachable without authentication.
- Review application version details against vendor or advisory information.
- Check logs for unusual requests targeting the cat_id parameter.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable component is patched, removed, or access-restricted.
Public sources used
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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-46609CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: XooGallery Lastest Latest SQL Injection via cat.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')
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.