Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Green CMS 2.x has an authenticated SQL injection flaw in an admin posts listing parameter. A logged-in attacker could manipulate database queries and potentially read sensitive data. The bundle lists Green CMS 2.0 as affected and rates the issue high, but does not identify a vendor patch.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing or business-critical Green CMS deployment, especially where multiple users can access the admin interface. If no supported fix exists, isolate or retire the application.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25573 is CWE-89 SQL injection in Green CMS 2.x through the cat parameter on the admin posts index route. The CVSS 4.0 score is 7.1. The source states PR:L, UI:N, and high confidentiality impact, with low integrity impact and no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Green CMS 2.0 or other Green CMS 2.x deployments are internet-reachable and allow untrusted or compromised authenticated users into the admin area.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes an ExploitDB reference, so public exploit information exists. It does not state active exploitation, and KEV is false in the provided data. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports an authenticated SQL injection affecting Green CMS 2.x, with Green CMS 2.0 explicitly listed. The source bundle does not name a patch, vulnerable code commit, fixed version, or confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all Green CMS deployments and confirm whether version 2.0 or 2.x is present.
- Check vendor or advisory guidance for a fixed release before assuming any version is remediated.
- Restrict admin access to trusted networks or VPN until remediation is confirmed.
- Reduce admin-panel accounts to trusted users only and review account hygiene.
- Monitor database and web logs for suspicious authenticated admin requests.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Green CMS 2.0 or 2.x is deployed in production or staging.
- Review admin access logs for posts index requests with unusual cat parameter values.
- Verify whether authenticated low-privilege users can reach the affected admin posts function.
- Check whether database access from the application uses least-privilege credentials.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N2.84.2VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46244CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Green CMS 2.x SQL Injection via cat ParameterCVE reference, VulnCheck · 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.