CVE-2019-25578

Name: CVE-2019-25578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-21T16:16:01.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25578 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. phpTransformer 2016.9 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the idnews parameter. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to GeneratePDF.php with SQL payloads in the idnews parameter to extract sensitive database information or manipulate queries.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpTransformer 2016.9 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the idnews parameter. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to GeneratePDF.php with SQL payloads in the idnews parameter to extract sensitive database information or manipulate queries.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

CVSS 4.0

8.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codnloc	Phptransformer	2016.9

References

http://phptransformer.com/Product
https://netcologne.dl.sourceforge.net/project/phptransformer/Version%202016.9/release_2016.9.zipBroken Link
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46191Exploit, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phptransformer-sql-injection-via-generatepdf-phpThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25578?

How severe is CVE-2019-25578?

CVE-2019-25578 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25578?

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Source: NVD / NIST