CVE-2025-0488 Overview
CVE-2025-0488 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Fanli2012 native-php-cms version 1.0. The flaw exists in product_list.php, where the cat parameter is passed into a database query without proper sanitization. Attackers can manipulate the cat argument to inject arbitrary SQL statements. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network and requires low-level privileges with no user interaction. Public disclosure of the exploit details occurred through a GitHub issue on the project repository, increasing the risk of opportunistic attacks against exposed installations.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can inject SQL through the cat parameter of product_list.php, potentially exposing database contents and undermining application integrity.
Affected Products
- Fanli2012 native-php-cms 1.0
- CPE: cpe:2.3:a:native-php-cms_project:native-php-cms:1.0
- Vulnerable file: product_list.php
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-01-15 - CVE-2025-0488 published to NVD
- 2025-05-05 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-0488
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability is a SQL injection [CWE-74] affecting the product_list.php script in native-php-cms 1.0. The cat HTTP parameter flows directly into a backend SQL query without parameterization or input validation. An attacker can craft a request that appends additional SQL clauses or uses UNION-based injection to extract database records. Because the attack vector is network-based and requires no user interaction, automated scanners can identify and exploit vulnerable endpoints at scale.
The affected product is an open-source PHP-based content management system. Successful exploitation can expose product catalog data, administrative credentials stored in the database, and any other tables accessible to the application's database user.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements in user-supplied input before it is incorporated into a SQL statement. The cat query string parameter from product_list.php is concatenated into the SQL query rather than being bound through prepared statements. This pattern is a textbook violation of secure database access practices and falls under the broader Injection weakness class [CWE-74].
Attack Vector
An unauthenticated or low-privileged remote attacker sends a crafted HTTP GET request to product_list.php with a malicious cat parameter value. The payload alters the SQL query structure, allowing the attacker to read, modify, or enumerate database contents. Exploitation requires only an HTTP client and knowledge of the parameter name, both of which are public.
No verified proof-of-concept code is referenced in the NVD entry, though the GitHub Issue Discussion and VulDB CTI ID #291933 provide additional technical context. See the linked advisories for parameter manipulation details.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-0488
Indicators of Compromise
- HTTP requests to product_list.php containing SQL syntax in the cat parameter, such as UNION SELECT, OR 1=1, or comment sequences -- and /*.
- Unusual database errors or stack traces appearing in web server logs tied to product_list.php.
- Spikes in requests to product_list.php from a single source IP enumerating different cat values.
Detection Strategies
- Inspect web server access logs for malformed or encoded SQL payloads in the cat query string parameter.
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule set that flags SQL meta-characters in requests targeting product_list.php.
- Correlate web traffic with database query logs to identify anomalous query structures originating from the application.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable verbose logging on the database server to capture query patterns that deviate from baseline application behavior.
- Monitor outbound traffic from the web server for signs of data exfiltration following suspicious requests.
- Track failed authentication attempts and privilege changes that may follow successful credential extraction.
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-0488
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict public access to product_list.php until a patch or remediation is applied, using network ACLs or authentication gating.
- Deploy WAF signatures that block SQL injection patterns targeting the cat parameter.
- Audit the database user account used by the application and reduce its privileges to the minimum required for read operations.
Patch Information
No official vendor patch is referenced in the NVD entry at the time of writing. The issue is tracked in the project repository at GitHub Issue Discussion. Operators of native-php-cms 1.0 should monitor the upstream repository for fixes and consider applying a custom remediation that replaces concatenated SQL with parameterized queries.
Workarounds
- Modify product_list.php to validate that the cat parameter contains only expected values, such as integers or a known allowlist of category identifiers.
- Replace inline SQL string concatenation with prepared statements using PDO or mysqli parameter binding.
- If the CMS is not actively required, take the application offline until a secure version is available.
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