CVE-2019-25697: CMSsite 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate databa

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HIGH 8.2REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-25697 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting cmssite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CMSsite 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the cat_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to category.php with malicious cat_id values to extract sensitive database information including usernames and credentials.

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	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: victoralagwu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-12 13:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

victoralagwu cmssite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cmssite || rpm -q cmssite || cmssite --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cmssite sudo apt install cmssite=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold cmssite

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

dnf --showduplicates list cmssite sudo dnf downgrade cmssite-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cmssite

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-25697?

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

Is CVE-2019-25697 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25697 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-2019-25697 affect?

CVE-2019-25697 affects cmssite. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). CMSsite 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the cat_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to category.php with malicious cat_

How urgent is CVE-2019-25697?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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