CVE-2025-40985 Overview
CVE-2025-40985 is a SQL injection vulnerability affecting SCATI Vision Web by SCATI Labs, impacting versions 4.8 through 7.2. The flaw resides in the login parameter of the /scatevision_web/index.php/loginForm endpoint. Attackers can manipulate the parameter to inject arbitrary SQL queries against the backend database. Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exfiltrate data stored in the application database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command).
Critical Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can exfiltrate database contents through the login endpoint without any user interaction or prior credentials.
Affected Products
- SCATI Vision Web version 4.8 through 7.2
- SCATI Labs video surveillance management platform
- Deployments exposing the /scatevision_web/index.php/loginForm endpoint
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-07-16 - CVE-2025-40985 published to NVD
- 2026-04-15 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-40985
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability is a classic SQL injection flaw within the authentication interface of SCATI Vision Web. The login parameter submitted to /scatevision_web/index.php/loginForm is incorporated into a backend SQL query without proper neutralization of special characters. An attacker supplying crafted input can break out of the intended query context and append arbitrary SQL syntax.
Because the endpoint is the login form, no valid credentials are required to reach the injection point. The flaw is reachable over the network, and exploitation results in disclosure of data accessible to the database account used by the application. According to the INCIBE Security Notice, the impact is limited to data exfiltration rather than direct write or destructive operations.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper input validation and the absence of parameterized queries in the login handler. User-supplied data flows directly into a dynamic SQL statement, allowing the parser to interpret attacker-controlled characters as query syntax. This is a textbook CWE-89 condition.
Attack Vector
An attacker sends an HTTP request to the loginForm endpoint with a malicious payload in the login parameter. Typical exploitation patterns include boolean-based blind injection, time-based blind injection, and UNION-based extraction to enumerate database schemas and exfiltrate rows. No authentication, privileges, or user interaction are needed to trigger the vulnerability.
No public proof-of-concept exploit is currently listed in the available references. Refer to the INCIBE Security Notice for vendor-coordinated disclosure details.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-40985
Indicators of Compromise
- HTTP POST or GET requests to /scatevision_web/index.php/loginForm containing SQL metacharacters such as ', ", --, /*, UNION, SELECT, or SLEEP( in the login parameter.
- Unusual response time spikes on the login endpoint, consistent with time-based blind SQL injection probes.
- Repeated failed login attempts from a single source containing encoded payloads (URL-encoded or hex-encoded SQL keywords).
- Web server or application error messages referencing SQL syntax or database driver exceptions.
Detection Strategies
- Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) ruleset that inspects the login parameter for SQL injection signatures and anomalies.
- Enable verbose application and database query logging to capture the full content of authentication requests for offline analysis.
- Correlate authentication endpoint traffic with database audit logs to detect query patterns that diverge from the expected login query template.
- Hunt for outbound data transfer anomalies from the SCATI Vision Web host that could indicate post-exploitation exfiltration.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward web server access logs and database audit logs to a centralized SIEM for retention and alerting.
- Alert on HTTP requests to the login endpoint exceeding a defined payload length or containing reserved SQL tokens.
- Monitor the database account used by SCATI Vision Web for queries outside the application's normal schema footprint.
- Track repeated 200 OK responses to malformed login submissions, which can indicate successful blind injection iteration.
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-40985
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict network access to the SCATI Vision Web interface to trusted management networks until a patched version is deployed.
- Place the application behind a WAF with SQL injection protection enabled in blocking mode for the loginForm endpoint.
- Review database and web server logs for prior exploitation attempts targeting the login parameter.
- Rotate database credentials used by the application and audit privileges to ensure least-privilege access.
Patch Information
Consult the INCIBE Security Notice and contact SCATI Labs directly for fixed versions and upgrade guidance. Versions 4.8 through 7.2 are affected, so upgrade to a release outside this range as specified by the vendor.
Workarounds
- Block external access to /scatevision_web/index.php/loginForm at the network perimeter where feasible.
- Apply WAF virtual patching rules that reject requests containing SQL metacharacters in the login parameter.
- Limit the database account used by SCATI Vision Web to read-only access on only the tables required for authentication.
- Enable account lockout and IP-based rate limiting on the login endpoint to slow automated injection probing.
Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.
