CVE-2025-5569 Overview
CVE-2025-5569 is a SQL injection vulnerability affecting IdeaCMS versions up to and including 1.7. The flaw resides in the Article/Goods function within /api/v1.index.article/getList.html. Attackers can manipulate the Field argument to inject arbitrary SQL into backend database queries. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network and requires low-privilege authentication. IdeaCMS addressed the issue in version 1.8 through commit 935aceb4c21338633de6d41e13332f7b9db4fa6a. The weakness is tracked under [CWE-89] (SQL Injection) and [CWE-74] (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output).
Critical Impact
Authenticated remote attackers can inject SQL statements through the Field parameter, potentially exposing database contents, modifying records, or escalating access within the application.
Affected Products
- IdeaCMS versions up to and including 1.7
- Endpoint: /api/v1.index.article/getList.html
- Fixed in IdeaCMS 1.8
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-06-04 - CVE-2025-5569 published to NVD
- 2025-10-03 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-5569
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the Article/Goods handler exposed through the IdeaCMS REST endpoint /api/v1.index.article/getList.html. The endpoint accepts a Field parameter that is incorporated into a backend SQL query without adequate sanitization or parameterization. Because the parameter is concatenated into the query string, an attacker can break out of the intended column-selection context and append arbitrary SQL clauses.
The endpoint is network-accessible and requires only low privileges to invoke. No user interaction is needed beyond submitting a crafted HTTP request. According to public references at VulDB #311027 and the Gitee issue tracker, the issue was confirmed and patched by the IdeaCMS maintainers. The EPSS probability is 0.74% (73rd percentile), indicating moderate exploitation interest relative to other published CVEs.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper neutralization of input passed via the Field argument. IdeaCMS embeds the value directly into a database query rather than binding it as a parameter or validating it against an allowlist of column names. This pattern, classified under [CWE-89], allows query syntax manipulation when special characters are supplied.
Attack Vector
An authenticated attacker issues an HTTP request to /api/v1.index.article/getList.html with a malicious payload in the Field parameter. The payload alters the resulting SQL statement to read unauthorized data, enumerate database schema, or perform UNION-based extraction. The patch in commit 935aceb4c21338633de6d41e13332f7b9db4fa6a introduces server-side filtering on the Field value to block SQL metacharacters. For technical details, refer to the Gitee commit and the v1.8 release notes.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-5569
Indicators of Compromise
- HTTP requests to /api/v1.index.article/getList.html containing SQL metacharacters such as single quotes, UNION, SELECT, --, or /* in the Field parameter.
- Database errors or unusually long response times originating from the Article/Goods handler.
- Web server logs showing repeated parameter tampering against the getList.html endpoint from a single source.
Detection Strategies
- Inspect web server and application logs for anomalous values in the Field query parameter and correlate with authenticated user sessions.
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) signatures that match SQL injection patterns specifically against the IdeaCMS API path.
- Enable database query logging and alert on queries containing suspicious operators tied to the Article/Goods code path.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Track outbound traffic from the IdeaCMS host for unexpected data egress that may indicate successful extraction.
- Monitor authentication logs for low-privilege accounts issuing high volumes of API requests to article endpoints.
- Baseline normal request rates to /api/v1.index.article/getList.html and alert on deviations.
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-5569
Immediate Actions Required
- Upgrade IdeaCMS to version 1.8 or later, which includes the fix from commit 935aceb4c21338633de6d41e13332f7b9db4fa6a.
- Audit recent API logs for the getList.html endpoint to identify potential exploitation attempts before patching.
- Rotate database credentials and review user privileges if exploitation is suspected.
Patch Information
The official fix is shipped in IdeaCMS 1.8, available from the IdeaCMS v1.8 release page. The patch commit is 935aceb4c21338633de6d41e13332f7b9db4fa6a and can be reviewed at the Gitee commit page. Administrators who cannot upgrade immediately should backport the change manually to the Article/Goods handler.
Workarounds
- Restrict access to /api/v1.index.article/getList.html using network-level controls or authenticated reverse proxy rules until the patch is applied.
- Deploy WAF rules that reject requests containing SQL metacharacters in the Field parameter.
- Apply least-privilege configuration to the database account used by IdeaCMS to limit damage from successful injection.
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