CVE-2019-6691: phpwind 9.0.2.170426 UTF8 allows SQL Injection via the admin.php?m=backup&c=backup&a=doback tabledb[] paramete

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-6691 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting phpwind. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpwind 9.0.2.170426 UTF8 allows SQL Injection via the admin.php?m=backup&c=backup&a=doback tabledb[] parameter, related to the "--backup database" option.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpwind

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-01-23 09:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpwind phpwind DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0.2.170426

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.2.170426

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.2.170426 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpwind sudo apt install phpwind=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.2.170426> sudo apt-mark hold phpwind

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpwind sudo dnf downgrade phpwind-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.2.170426> sudo dnf versionlock add phpwind

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-2019-6691?

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

Is CVE-2019-6691 being exploited?

CVE-2019-6691 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-2019-6691 affect?

CVE-2019-6691 affects phpwind. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). phpwind 9.0.2.170426 UTF8 allows SQL Injection via the admin.php?m=backup&c=backup&a=doback tabledb[] parameter, related to the "--backup database" option.

How urgent is CVE-2019-6691?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2019-13472 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE PHPWind 9.1.0 has XSS vulnerabilities in the c and m parameters of the index.php file.

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