pkp pkp-lib up to 3.4.0-9/3.5.0-1 Collector.php getQueryBuilder searchPhrase sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in pkp pkp-lib up to 3.4.0-9/3.5.0-1. It has been declared as critical. The impacted element is the function Collector::getQueryBuilder of the file /classes/institution/Collector.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument searchPhrase can lead to sql injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-67889. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in pkp pkp-lib up to 3.4.0-9/3.5.0-1. This vulnerability affects the function Collector::getQueryBuilder of the file /classes/institution/Collector.php. The manipulation of the argument searchPhrase with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared by Egidio Romano. The advisory is available at karmainsecurity.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-67889. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1505 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is possible to download the exploit at karmainsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:classes/institution/Collector.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/28/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/28/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/28/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: karmainsecurity.com
Researcher: Egidio Romano
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2025-67889 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-67889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338554
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/28/2025 08:56
Changes: 12/28/2025 08:56 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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