Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25524 is an unauthenticated SQL injection in Xooscripts XooGallery. A vulnerable public gallery could let an attacker tamper with backend database queries, potentially exposing sensitive data or changing records. Treat internet-facing deployments as urgent to review, especially because a public exploit reference exists.
Executive priority
Prioritize review of internet-facing XooGallery sites. The vulnerability requires no login and could affect confidentiality and integrity of data. If no supported fix is available, consider access restrictions or replacement planning.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in XooGallery Latest/Lastest via the p parameter handled by results.php. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required. Sources list affected XooGallery versions broadly, but do not provide fixed versions.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where XooGallery is installed and results.php is reachable from untrusted networks. The source bundle lists affected versions as all versions, but does not provide precise version boundaries or CPEs.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, so active exploitation is not established here. However, ExploitDB is cited as an exploit reference, increasing practical risk for exposed systems.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, VulnCheck advisory, and ExploitDB reference. The provided sources do not name a patched version, detailed vendor advisory, or confirmed in-the-wild exploitation. Avoid assuming exploit activity beyond the public exploit listing.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any XooGallery installations and whether results.php is publicly reachable.
- Check Xooscripts or hosting/vendor guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Restrict public access to vulnerable gallery paths if business use allows.
- Back up and review database integrity before applying changes.
- Monitor web and database logs for suspicious requests to results.php.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web roots and CMS/plugin directories for XooGallery files.
- Confirm whether results.php exists and is reachable without authentication.
- Review application logs for unusual p parameter activity.
- Check database accounts for excessive privileges used by the gallery.
- Verify whether any vendor-provided update or replacement has been applied.
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 vector scores
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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 results.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.