Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Kados R10 GreenBee has a SQL injection flaw in the sort_direction parameter. An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to read sensitive database information or alter data. Public exploit information is referenced, but CISA KEV is not listed in the provided sources. Treat exposed instances as high priority.
Executive priority
Prioritize this if Kados R10 GreenBee is deployed, especially on public-facing systems. The issue can affect sensitive database data and has public exploit reference material. If the product is not used, business risk is likely negligible after inventory confirmation.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25700 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in Kados R10 GreenBee via sort_direction. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Sources cite potential database confidentiality impact and limited integrity impact. No vendor patch details are provided in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Risk is highest for internet-accessible Kados R10 GreenBee deployments, especially if unauthenticated users can reach affected application views using sort_direction. Internal-only systems remain at risk from insider access or compromised network footholds. The sources do not identify affected versions beyond R10 GreenBee.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB is listed as a public exploit reference, indicating exploit details are publicly available. The provided data does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Attackers would likely target exposed web application endpoints to access or manipulate backend database content.
Researcher notes
The record names only Kados R10 GreenBee and the sort_direction parameter. No patch, fixed version, or vendor workaround is included in the provided sources. Avoid assuming broader Kados versions are affected. Public exploit availability increases validation urgency, but active exploitation is not evidenced here.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Kados R10 GreenBee deployments and owners.
- Restrict internet access to affected Kados interfaces where possible.
- Check Kados, VulnCheck, and CVE sources for vendor remediation guidance.
- Apply any vendor-provided update or workaround when available.
- Review database permissions to limit application account impact.
- Increase logging and monitoring for suspicious sort_direction requests.
Validation and detection
- Inventory assets for Kados R10 GreenBee usage.
- Confirm whether exposed application routes accept sort_direction from unauthenticated users.
- Review web logs for unusual sort_direction values.
- Check whether WAF or application controls block SQL injection patterns.
- Verify database activity for unexpected reads or modifications.
- Document current product version and remediation status.
Public sources used
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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-46505CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Kados R10 GreenBee SQL Injection via sort_direction ParameterCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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