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CVE-2020-25475: SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 is affected by a SQL Injection via the id parameter in an editNews...

SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 is affected by a SQL Injection via the id parameter in an editNews action.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-25475 describes a SQL injection flaw in SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3. A vulnerable request parameter could let an attacker interfere with database-backed news administration behavior. Public source data is sparse: no CVSS score, no named patch, and no confirmed active exploitation are provided.

Executive priority

Prioritize inventory and containment if this software is used on an internet-facing site or internal portal with sensitive database content. Business urgency cannot be fully scored from the public bundle alone.

Technical view

The CVE states that the id parameter in an editNews action is affected by SQL injection in SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3. The bundle does not provide CWE mapping, CVSS metrics, authentication requirements, exploit preconditions, or fixed versions.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3, especially if the editNews functionality is reachable from untrusted networks. The source bundle does not define CPEs or broader affected version ranges.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. The cited sources do not establish active exploitation, public weaponization, authentication status, or attacker maturity. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.

Researcher notes

The record is minimal. The key technical claim is SQL injection through the editNews id parameter. Missing details include authentication boundary, query context, impact scope, proof status, fixed version, and vendor advisory quality.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any deployments of SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3.
  • Check vendor or maintainer guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
  • Restrict access to administrative news editing functions.
  • Review input handling for database-backed id parameters.
  • Retire or isolate the product if no maintained fix exists.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 is installed.
  • Determine whether editNews functionality is externally reachable.
  • Review web and database logs for suspicious editNews id parameter activity.
  • Verify any vendor-provided patch or compensating control is applied.
  • Document exposure status and remediation owner.
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Confidence
low
Sources
4

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Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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