CVE-2019-25578
CVE-2019-25578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codnloc Phptransformer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v4: 8.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19901
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Codnloc Phptransformer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
phpTransformer 2016.9 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the idnews parameter. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to GeneratePDF.php with SQL payloads in the idnews parameter to extract sensitive database information or manipulate queries.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25578?
- phpTransformer 2016.9 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the idnews parameter. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to GeneratePDF.php with SQL payloads in the idnews parameter to extract sensitive database information or manipulate queries.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25578?
- CVE-2019-25578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-25578 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-25578?
- CVE-2019-25578 affects Codnloc Phptransformer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25578?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2019-25578 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25578 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19901.
- When was CVE-2019-25578 published?
- CVE-2019-25578 was published on 2026-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://phptransformer.com/
- https://netcologne.dl.sourceforge.net/project/phptransformer/Version%202016.9/release_2016.9.zip
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46191
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phptransformer-sql-injection-via-generatepdf-php
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:codnloc:phptransformer:2016.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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