CVE-2025-50928
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Easy Hosting Control Panel allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the id parameter in the Change Settings function. It affects EHCP v20.04.1.b installations, potentially enabling unauthorized data access or modification. System administrators using this specific version are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Easy Hosting Control Panel (EHCP)
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, or system takeover
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive configuration data and potential manipulation of hosting settings
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions in place
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authentication to access the Change Settings function, but SQL injection is a well-understood attack vector
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ehcp.net/?p=402
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check the vendor advisory for patched version. 2. Update EHCP to the latest secure version. 3. Verify the fix by testing the vulnerable endpoint.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd server-side validation to sanitize the id parameter before processing
Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements in the affected PHP code
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement a web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Restrict access to the control panel to trusted IP addresses only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running EHCP v20.04.1.b via admin panel or version fileCheck Version:
Check /var/www/ehcp/version.txt or admin panel dashboardVerify Fix Applied:
Test the Change Settings function with SQL injection payloads after patching📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed parameter validation attempts
Network Indicators:
- SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests to the Change Settings endpoint
SIEM Query:
search 'EHCP' AND 'Change Settings' AND (sql OR injection OR 'id parameter')