CVE-2025-44831
📋 TL;DR
EngineerCMS versions 1.02 through 2.0.5 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the /project/addproject interface. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality. All EngineerCMS deployments within the affected version range are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- EngineerCMS
📦 What is this software?
Engineercms by Engineercms Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and potential extraction of sensitive information like user credentials or project data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities typically have low exploitation complexity, though specific exploit details aren't publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v2.0.6 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/3xxx/engineercms/issues/91
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup your database and application files. 2. Download and install EngineerCMS v2.0.6 or later from the official repository. 3. Replace existing files with patched version. 4. Restart the web server. 5. Verify the fix by testing the /project/addproject interface.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement strict input validation and sanitization for all parameters in the /project/addproject endpoint.
Modify source code to validate and sanitize user inputs before SQL processing
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
Configure WAF rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to the /project/addproject interface using network ACLs or authentication requirements.
- Implement database-level protections like least privilege accounts and query logging.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if EngineerCMS version is between 1.02 and 2.0.5 inclusive, and verify the /project/addproject endpoint exists.Check Version:
Check the version.txt file or application configuration for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm installation of v2.0.6 or later and test the /project/addproject interface with SQL injection test payloads.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts via /project/addproject
- Suspicious SQL syntax in request parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /project/addproject containing SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, INSERT, DROP
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/project/addproject" AND (request_parameters CONTAINS "UNION" OR request_parameters CONTAINS "SELECT" OR request_parameters CONTAINS "DROP")