Montala ResourceSpace 8.6 watched_searches.php ref sql injection

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Montala ResourceSpace 8.6. This impacts an unknown function of the file watched_searches.php. This manipulation of the argument ref causes sql injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-25662. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

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A vulnerability has been found in Montala ResourceSpace 8.6 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file watched_searches.php. The manipulation of the argument ref 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 summary by CVE is:

ResourceSpace 8.6 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the 'ref' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the watched_searches.php endpoint with crafted SQL payloads to extract sensitive database information including usernames and credentials.

The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-25662 since 04/05/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

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

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (46308). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Montala

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• ResourceSpace

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• 8.6

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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