CVE-2025-14245
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in IdeaCMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the whereRaw function in Coupon.php. It affects all IdeaCMS installations up to version 1.8, potentially enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion.
💻 Affected Systems
- IdeaCMS
📦 What is this software?
Ideacms by Ideacms
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via subsequent attacks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the database, including user credentials, personal information, or business data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only allowing data reading from specific tables.
🎯 Exploit Status
The exploit has been publicly disclosed and requires minimal technical skill to implement.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a version beyond 1.8 if available, or implement workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries for the whereRaw function in Coupon.php
Modify app/common/logic/index/Coupon.php to use prepared statements instead of raw SQL
Web Application Firewall Rules
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint
Add WAF rule: deny requests containing SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE in parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the affected system from the internet using network segmentation
- Implement strict database permissions limiting the application user to only necessary operations
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if IdeaCMS version is 1.8 or earlier by examining version files or admin panelCheck Version:
Check version in admin panel or look for version.txt file in installation directoryVerify Fix Applied:
Test the vulnerable endpoint with SQL injection payloads to confirm they are blocked or sanitized📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or parameter manipulation attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL keywords in parameters to the vulnerable endpoint
- Unusual database query patterns from the application server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("UNION" OR "SELECT" OR "INSERT" OR "UPDATE" OR "DELETE") AND uri="/vulnerable_endpoint"