Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25640 is a high-severity SQL injection issue in Inoutscripts Inout Article Base CMS. An unauthenticated attacker could manipulate login-related database queries and potentially extract sensitive database information. The sources do not identify a vendor patch or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this if the CMS is internet-facing or stores sensitive content, user, or customer data. Treat as urgent for exposed systems because exploitation requires no login. If the product is not deployed, no direct action is needed beyond confirming inventory.
Technical view
The issue affects portalLogin.php in Inout Article Base CMS. The reported vulnerable inputs are the p and u parameters, reachable over the network without authentication or user interaction. The CVE describes SQL query manipulation, with possible confidentiality impact and limited integrity impact. CVSS v4.0 score is 8.8.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely for internet-facing Inout Article Base CMS installations, especially where portalLogin.php is publicly reachable. The source bundle lists affected versions as all versions, but does not provide confirmed fixed versions or CPEs.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB and VulnCheck references indicate public exploit information exists. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence comes from the CVE record, VulnCheck advisory, ExploitDB reference, and product page. The bundle says affected versions are all versions, but provides no fixed version, patch note, or vendor advisory. Avoid assuming active exploitation or available remediation beyond checking vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Check Inoutscripts guidance for a fixed release or vendor-recommended workaround.
- Inventory any Inout Article Base CMS deployments and identify public portalLogin.php exposure.
- Restrict public access to the CMS administrative or login surface where business allows.
- Use web application filtering to block suspicious SQL injection patterns as a temporary control.
- Back up the database before applying changes or upgrades.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Inout Article Base CMS is deployed in your environment.
- Determine whether portalLogin.php is internet-accessible.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests to portalLogin.php parameters p and u.
- Check vendor or support channels for patched versions or configuration guidance.
- Validate remediation with authorized application security testing only.
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- 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-46593CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Inout Article Base CMS Lastest SQL Injection via portalLogin.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.