Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
ResourceSpace 8.6 has an unauthenticated SQL injection issue in watched_searches.php through the ref parameter. If exposed, an attacker could query database data, including sensitive user and credential information. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize exposed ResourceSpace 8.6 systems for review and remediation. The main business risk is unauthorized access to database contents, potentially including user and credential data. Public exploit information increases urgency even without confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25662 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in Montala ResourceSpace 8.6. The source bundle describes network exploitation with low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. CVSS 4.0 is 8.8, driven mainly by high confidentiality impact. ExploitDB and VulnCheck references are available.
Likely exposure
Highest risk applies to internet-accessible ResourceSpace 8.6 instances, especially where watched_searches.php is reachable without authentication. Internal-only deployments still matter if attackers gain network access or compromise a user environment.
Exploitation context
The sources cite a public ExploitDB entry and a VulnCheck advisory. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no provided source confirms active exploitation. Treat public exploit availability as a practical risk signal, not proof of attacks in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the supplied CVE data, ExploitDB reference, product pages, and VulnCheck advisory. The bundle names ResourceSpace 8.6 only; do not assume other versions are affected. No vendor patch identifier or fixed version is provided in the sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any ResourceSpace 8.6 deployments and their internet exposure.
- Review ResourceSpace vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported upgrade paths.
- Upgrade or replace affected 8.6 instances if vendor guidance confirms remediation.
- Restrict public access to ResourceSpace where business requirements allow.
- Monitor database and web logs for unusual access to watched_searches.php.
Validation and detection
- Inventory ResourceSpace versions across production, staging, and legacy systems.
- Confirm whether watched_searches.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests involving the ref parameter.
- Check database logs for unusual query patterns from the application account.
- Verify remediation against official ResourceSpace or advisory guidance.
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-46308CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: ResourceSpace 8.6 SQL Injection via watched_searches.phpCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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