What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25503?

CVE-2019-25503 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2019-25503?

PHPads 2.0 installations are vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL injection attacks that could allow attackers to extract, modify, or delete sensitive database information without requiring valid…

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-25503?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-25503. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-25503?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running PHPads 2.0 and isolate them from public internet access if possible. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block malicious bannerID parameter injection attempts, and consider disabling the click.php3 functionality if not critical to operations. Within 30 days: Evaluate migration to a patched alternative ad management solution or request security updates from the vendor; if neither is feasible, establish continuous monitoring and maintain offline backups of critical database content.

PHP CVE-2019-25503

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2026-03-04 disclosure@vulncheck.com

PHP SQLi Phpads

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:05 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 09, 2026 - 18:02 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 04, 2026 - 18:16 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

PHPads 2.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the bannerID parameter in click.php3. Attackers can submit crafted bannerID values using SQL comment syntax and functions like extractvalue to extract sensitive database information such as the current database name.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). Affects the bannerID component of Phpads. PHPads 2.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the bannerID parameter in click.php3. Attackers can submit crafted bannerID values using SQL comment syntax and functions like extractvalue to extract sensitive database information such as the current database name.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Use parameterized queries. Implement input validation. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.