VeraCore: SQL injection (CVE-2025-25181) #shorts

Summary

In today's podcast, we delve into CVE-2025-25181, a critical SQL injection vulnerability discovered in Advantive's VeraCore software. Identified as a significant security risk, this flaw potentially allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the software's timeoutWarning.asp component, compromising data integrity in affected systems.

Product Details

Advantive VeraCore is a comprehensive order processing and warehouse management solution commonly used across manufacturing and distribution sectors. The affected versions include VeraCore up to version 2025.1.0, in which this vulnerability is present and exploitable.

Vulnerability Type Summary

The CVE-2025-25181 is categorized under CWE-89, indicating an SQL injection vulnerability. This type of vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to manipulate or execute databases commands without proper authorization.

Details of the Vulnerability

This vulnerability exists in the VeraCore component timeoutWarning.asp, which fails to properly sanitize the PmSess1 parameter. It provides cybercriminals, specifically groups like the XE Group, an opportunity to exploit it as a zero-day for malicious purposes, leading to unauthorized access and potential data breaches within affected organizations.

Conclusion

The discovery of CVE-2025-25181 highlights the persistent threat of SQL injection vulnerabilities in enterprise applications. Users of Advantive VeraCore are urged to update their software and apply necessary patches immediately to mitigate potential exploits, protect sensitive data, and ensure system integrity against threats such as those posed by the XE Group.

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• https://advantive.my.site.com/support/s/knowledge
• https://intezer.com/blog/research/xe-group-exploiting-zero-days/
• https://www.solissecurity.com/en-us/insights/xe-group-from-credit-card-skimming-to-exploiting-zero-days/