CVE-2025-7568
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in FoxCMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the batchCope function in Video.php. It affects all FoxCMS installations up to version 1.2.5. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database content without authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- qianfox FoxCMS
📦 What is this software?
Foxcms by Qianfox
⚠️ 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 database access allowing data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or application disruption.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage scope.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code exists on GitHub. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading if vendor releases fix, or implement workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd input validation to sanitize the 'ids' parameter in Video.php
Modify app/admin/controller/Video.php to validate/sanitize the ids parameter before processing
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
Add WAF rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts to /admin/controller/Video.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict network access to FoxCMS admin interface using firewall rules
- Implement database user with minimal required permissions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check FoxCMS version in configuration files or admin panel. If version ≤1.2.5, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check config files or database for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test the batchCope function with SQL injection payloads after implementing fixes.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple requests to /admin/controller/Video.php with SQL patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to Video.php with SQL injection patterns in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/controller/Video.php" AND (param="ids" AND value MATCH "'.*'|OR.*|UNION.*")