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TI-2019-16192 Aliases CVE-2019-25778GHSA-x45m-w3f3-v256

SQL injection in SeaCMS lets remote attackers read database data

Priority HIGH 77CWE-89Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
SQL injection
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · Low · None
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-89.

Summary

SeaCMS through 8.7 contains an SQL injection flaw (CWE-89) in its comment API, where the rlist[] array parameter is not neutralized before use in database queries. An unauthenticated remote attacker can manipulate queries and extract database information through error messages. The Shadowserver Foundation observed exploitation on 2023-10-14, and a public exploit is linked in the references.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

Description from the CNA

SeaCMS through 8.7 contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL through the rlist[] array parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to /comment/api/index.php with crafted rlist[] values using backtick-quoted variables and extractvalue to extract database information via error messages. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-14.

Why it matters now

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00461 40th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
Poc
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
SeaCMSSeaCMSup to 8.7—No fix listedCNA
  • SeaCMS VendorSeaCMS Affected up to 8.7 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for SeaCMS.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-22 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-25778
  2. 2026-10-22 Alias added: GHSA-x45m-w3f3-v256
  3. 2026-10-23 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  4. 2026-10-23 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  5. 2026-10-24 Priority changed: LOW → HIGH

References

Exploit 1

Other 2

  • TI-2025-21155 SeaCMS v13.3 has a SQL injection vulnerability in the component admin_tempvideo.php. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-19037 Seacms <=13.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in admin_type_news.php. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-19036 Seacms <13.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in admin_pay.php. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-19035 Seacms <=13.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in admin_zyk.php. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-19034 Seacms <=13.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in admin_reslib.php. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-19033 Seacms <=13.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in admin_paylog.php. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources

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