Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
ResourceSpace 8.6 has a reported authenticated SQL injection issue in collection editing. A logged-in attacker could query the application database and potentially access sensitive information such as user data or credentials. This is high urgency for organizations still running ResourceSpace 8.6, especially if it is internet-accessible or broadly available to users.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the next remediation cycle, sooner for internet-facing or high-user-count deployments. The risk is data exposure from an authenticated attacker, not confirmed unauthenticated compromise. If ResourceSpace 8.6 is not present, document non-exposure and continue normal monitoring.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25693 is described as SQL injection in ResourceSpace 8.6 via the keywords parameter in collection_edit.php. The supplied CVSS v4.0 score is 7.1, with network access, low complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction. The bundle lists CWE-352, which conflicts with the SQL injection description and should be treated as a data-quality inconsistency.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where ResourceSpace 8.6 is deployed and authenticated users can access collection editing. Internet-facing systems or environments with many low-privilege accounts carry higher practical risk. The sources do not identify other affected versions.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference is listed, indicating public exploit information exists. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild. Exploitation requires authentication according to the CVSS vector and description.
Researcher notes
The advisory data is limited. The CVE description and advisory title indicate SQL injection, while the listed CWE is CSRF, suggesting metadata inconsistency. No official fix version is provided in the bundle. Avoid assuming broader version impact beyond ResourceSpace 8.6 without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory ResourceSpace deployments and identify any running version 8.6.
- Restrict ResourceSpace access to trusted networks or VPN where feasible.
- Review vendor guidance and upgrade documentation for supported fixed versions.
- Limit collection-editing permissions to users with a business need.
- Monitor database and application logs for unusual authenticated query activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed ResourceSpace version from administrative or deployment records.
- Identify whether collection_edit.php is reachable by authenticated low-privilege users.
- Review user roles with access to collection editing workflows.
- Check logs for abnormal requests involving collection keyword updates.
- Track vendor or advisory updates for corrected affected-version and fix details.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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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——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46274CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: ResourceSpace 8.6 SQL Injection via collection_edit.phpCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.