CVE-2025-28959
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedImproper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Md Yeasin Ul Haider URL Shortener exact-links allows SQL Injection.This issue affects URL Shortener: from n/a through <= 3.0.7.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceSQL Injection vulnerability in Md Yeasin Ul Haider URL Shortener (exact-links) allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through unsanitized user input fields. The vulnerability affects versions through 3.0.7 and is rated critical due to the potential for complete database compromise.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Locate the application versionInspect the source code for a version identifier (often in files like version.php, package.json, composer.json, or a VERSION file). Look for a variable or constant defining the software version, typically found in the root directory or a config file.Affected if The version is 3.0.7 or lower
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Find database query code handling user inputSearch the codebase for SQL query execution functions (such as query(), execute(), or raw SQL string construction). Identify files in directories related to URL creation, redirection, or user management where user-supplied data is incorporated into queries.Affected if User-provided data (e.g., URL parameters, form inputs) is directly concatenated or interpolated into SQL query strings without visible sanitization
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Verify if prepared statements are usedExamine the identified query code for use of parameterized queries or prepared statements. Look for patterns like placeholder binding ($1, ?, :param), separate prepare() and execute() calls, or ORM query builders with bound parameters.Affected if The SQL queries handling user input do not use prepared statements or parameterized queries; raw string concatenation is used instead
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Identify vulnerable input fieldsReview the application's input handling for fields used in SQL operations, such as URL parameters in shortening requests, search fields, or user profile inputs. Check the request handlers and controller logic where these inputs flow into database calls.Affected if Any user-accessible input field (GET/POST parameters) is used directly in SQL queries without sanitization or parameter binding
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Test the application's input validationSubmit typical SQL injection payloads (such as single quotes, UNION SELECT, or boolean-based tests) through the application's input forms or URL parameters. Observe whether the application returns database errors or behaves differently based on SQL syntax.Affected if The application reflects database errors or displays unexpected behavior when SQL injection payloads are submitted, indicating unsanitized input processing
You are affected if your installed version is 3.0.7 or lower AND the application uses direct SQL string construction with user input without prepared statements or sanitization.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataImplement parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database operations; upgrade to patched version once available; validate and sanitize all user inputs before using them in SQL queries.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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