CVE-2025-4514
📋 TL;DR
This is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in mayicms up to version 5.8E that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Value parameter in /javascript.php. The vulnerability affects all systems running vulnerable versions of mayicms and can be exploited without authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- Zhengzhou Jiuhua Electronic Technology mayicms
📦 What is this software?
Mayicms by Mayicms
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data manipulation, and potential remote code execution through database functions.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration, authentication bypass, privilege escalation, and database manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, WAF rules, and database permissions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available on GitHub, making this easily exploitable by attackers with basic SQL injection knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available, or implement workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries for the Value parameter in /javascript.php
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy Web Application Firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting /javascript.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to /javascript.php using network ACLs or authentication
- Implement database-level controls with minimal privileges for the application user
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if mayicms version is 5.8E or earlier and if /javascript.php exists and accepts Value parameterCheck Version:
Check mayicms configuration files or admin panel for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test SQL injection attempts against /javascript.php with Value parameter to ensure they are blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple requests to /javascript.php with SQL-like patterns in parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /javascript.php containing SQL keywords in Value parameter
SIEM Query:
http.url:"/javascript.php" AND http.param:"Value" AND (sql OR union OR select OR insert OR delete OR update)