CVE-2025-50926 in EHCP
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2025
Easy Hosting Control Panel EHCP v20.04.1.b was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter in the List All Email Addresses function.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-50926 affects the Easy Hosting Control Panel EHCP version 20.04.1.b, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of email management functionality within the control panel. This issue manifests through a SQL injection vulnerability that specifically targets the id parameter utilized in the List All Email Addresses function, exposing the system to potential unauthorized access and data manipulation. The vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user-supplied input without proper sanitization or validation mechanisms, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors seeking to compromise the hosting environment.
The technical exploitation of this SQL injection flaw occurs when an attacker manipulates the id parameter to inject malicious SQL code into the database query execution process. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89, which classifies SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The impact extends beyond simple data retrieval as the attacker can potentially execute arbitrary database commands, extract sensitive information including user credentials, modify email configurations, or even escalate privileges within the hosting control panel environment. The vulnerability's presence in the List All Email Addresses function suggests that any user with access to this specific functionality could potentially leverage the flaw to gain unauthorized access to email account data and associated system information.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to hosting providers and their customers who rely on the EHCP platform for email management services. The exploitation of this flaw could result in unauthorized access to thousands of email accounts, potentially leading to data breaches, email spoofing, and service disruption. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that control panel administrators often possess elevated privileges and access to multiple customer accounts, making this a potentially high-value target for attackers seeking lateral movement within hosting environments. Organizations using this version of EHCP face immediate risk of credential theft, email compromise, and potential system compromise that could extend beyond individual email accounts to encompass the entire hosting infrastructure.
Security mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected EHCP version to address the SQL injection flaw through proper input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations should implement robust input sanitization measures that prevent malicious SQL code from being executed within database queries, following established security practices such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST guidelines for secure coding. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit exposure of the vulnerable function to only authorized users, while database query logging and monitoring should be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include thorough code review to identify similar vulnerabilities in other functions and implementation of automated security testing to prevent future injection flaws. Organizations should also consider implementing database-level protections such as restricted database user permissions and query execution limitations to minimize the potential impact of any remaining vulnerabilities.