CVE-2019-25442: Web Wiz Forums 12.01 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipula

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-25442 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web wiz forums. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Web Wiz Forums 12.01 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the PF parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to member_profile.asp with malicious PF values to extract sensitive database information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: webwiz

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-22 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webwiz web wiz forums DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.01

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-wiz-forums || rpm -q web-wiz-forums || web-wiz-forums --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-wiz-forums sudo apt install web-wiz-forums=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.01> sudo apt-mark hold web-wiz-forums

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list web-wiz-forums sudo dnf downgrade web-wiz-forums-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.01> sudo dnf versionlock add web-wiz-forums

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-25442?

web wiz forums: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-25442 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25442 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-25442 affect?

CVE-2019-25442 affects web wiz forums. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Web Wiz Forums 12.01 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the PF parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to member_profile.asp with mal

How urgent is CVE-2019-25442?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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