CVE-2025-53937
📋 TL;DR
A SQL injection vulnerability in WeGIA's /controle/control.php endpoint allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cargo parameter. This can lead to complete database compromise including data theft, modification, or deletion. All WeGIA installations prior to version 3.4.5 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WeGIA
📦 What is this software?
Wegia by Wegia
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database takeover allowing data exfiltration, destruction, or ransomware deployment, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access and modification, potentially exposing sensitive donor information, financial records, or organizational data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and WAF protection, though risk remains if vulnerable endpoint is exposed.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponized quickly. The advisory provides technical details that could facilitate exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.4.5
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/LabRedesCefetRJ/WeGIA/security/advisories/GHSA-j3qv-v3m7-73pj
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup your database and application files. 2. Download WeGIA version 3.4.5 from the official repository. 3. Replace existing installation with new version. 4. Restart web server. 5. Verify functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the cargo parameter.
Endpoint Restriction
allRestrict access to /controle/control.php endpoint using network controls or authentication.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries for the cargo parameter
- Deploy network segmentation to isolate WeGIA from critical systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if WeGIA version is below 3.4.5 and if /controle/control.php endpoint exists with cargo parameter.Check Version:
Check WeGIA configuration files or admin interface for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm installation of version 3.4.5 and test cargo parameter with SQL injection payloads that should be rejected.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or parameter manipulation in web logs
- Unexpected database schema changes
Network Indicators:
- SQL keywords in HTTP POST parameters to control.php
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/controle/control.php" AND (param="cargo" AND value CONTAINS "UNION" OR value CONTAINS "SELECT" OR value CONTAINS "INSERT")