CVE-2025-13774 Overview
CVE-2025-13774 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Progress Flowmon Anomaly Detection System (ADS) affecting versions prior to 12.5.4 and 13.0.1. The flaw allows authenticated users to inject and execute unintended SQL queries against the application database. Successful exploitation can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying data store. Progress addressed the issue in Flowmon ADS 12.5.4 and 13.0.1. The weakness is classified under [CWE-89] (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command).
Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL on Flowmon ADS, enabling data theft, modification, and potential lateral movement within the monitoring infrastructure.
Affected Products
- Progress Flowmon Anomaly Detection System versions prior to 12.5.4
- Progress Flowmon Anomaly Detection System versions prior to 13.0.1
- Deployments where authenticated low-privilege users have application access
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-01-13 - CVE-2025-13774 published to NVD
- 2026-02-05 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-13774
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in Progress Flowmon ADS, a network behavior analysis product used to identify anomalies in network telemetry. An authenticated user can supply crafted input that the application concatenates into a SQL statement without proper parameterization or sanitization. The database then executes the attacker-controlled SQL alongside legitimate query logic.
Because Flowmon ADS aggregates sensitive flow data, alerts, and configuration, exploitation can disclose security telemetry, modify detection rules, or disrupt anomaly detection workflows. The attack requires only network access to the management interface and valid credentials with low privileges.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands [CWE-89]. User-controllable parameters reach a database query path without prepared statements or strict input validation. This allows injected SQL syntax to alter query semantics.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based against the Flowmon ADS web interface. An authenticated user submits crafted parameters to a vulnerable endpoint. The backend interpolates the input into SQL, allowing data extraction, modification, or execution of database commands. No user interaction beyond the attacker is required.
No public proof-of-concept exploit is currently available. Refer to the Progress Security Advisory CVE-2025-13774 for additional technical context.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-13774
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, UNION, --, or ; in HTTP request parameters to Flowmon ADS endpoints
- Database error messages returned in application responses or logs
- Anomalous authenticated sessions executing high-frequency parameterized requests
- Unexpected modifications to Flowmon ADS configuration, rules, or user tables
Detection Strategies
- Inspect application and web server logs for query strings containing SQL keywords or encoded payloads
- Correlate authenticated user actions with database query latency or error spikes
- Deploy a web application firewall rule set targeting common SQL injection patterns against the Flowmon ADS management interface
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward Flowmon ADS access logs and audit trails to a centralized SIEM for correlation
- Alert on authenticated accounts performing administrative actions outside expected baselines
- Monitor outbound connections from the Flowmon ADS host that could indicate data exfiltration
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-13774
Immediate Actions Required
- Upgrade Flowmon ADS to version 12.5.4, 13.0.1, or later as directed by Progress
- Audit and rotate credentials for all Flowmon ADS user accounts
- Restrict network access to the management interface using firewall rules or VPN gating
- Review database and application logs for signs of prior exploitation attempts
Patch Information
Progress released fixed builds in Flowmon ADS 12.5.4 and 13.0.1. Apply the upgrade following vendor guidance in the Progress Security Advisory CVE-2025-13774. Verify the upgraded version after installation and confirm database migrations completed successfully.
Workarounds
- Limit Flowmon ADS access to a minimal set of trusted administrators until patching completes
- Enforce strong, unique credentials and multi-factor authentication on all accounts
- Place the management interface behind a reverse proxy or WAF capable of filtering SQL injection payloads
- Disable or remove unused application accounts that could be leveraged by an attacker
# Example: restrict access to the Flowmon ADS management interface to a trusted subnet
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s 10.0.10.0/24 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP
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