CVE-2025-32565: Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability in Vertim Neon Product Designer

Overview

In an era where digital presence is integral to businesses worldwide, the security of the tools used in designing and managing digital products is paramount. However, a recently identified vulnerability, CVE-2025-32565, poses a significant threat to users of the Vertim Neon Product Designer software. This vulnerability, based on improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (more commonly known as SQL Injection), allows potential attackers an opportunity to manipulate the system, leading to possible system compromise or even data leakage.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-32565
Severity: Critical (9.3)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage

Affected Products

Product | Affected Versions

Vertim Neon Product Designer | n/a to 2.1.1

How the Exploit Works

The vulnerability arises from the software’s improper handling of user-supplied inputs, particularly when dealing with SQL commands. This flaw enables an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands into the software, thereby manipulating the software’s database. An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or even execute arbitrary commands, leading to a system compromise.

Conceptual Example Code

Here’s a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability using a malicious SQL command:

POST /example-endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
username=admin' OR '1'='1';--&password=pass

In this example, the attacker is attempting to manipulate the SQL query used for user authentication. The malicious SQL command ‘OR ‘1’=’1′ is designed to bypass the authentication mechanism, providing the attacker with unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation Measures

Users of Vertim Neon Product Designer are strongly advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. In the absence of a vendor patch, users can mitigate the vulnerability by using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS). These systems can identify and block SQL Injection attacks, providing temporary protection against this vulnerability. However, they are not a permanent solution, and the application of the vendor patch should be a priority.