Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, if external users can influence the role filters passed into `user::maintains()` (for example, through web forms, query parameters, or API inputs), the vulnerability can be exploited remotely via those interfaces.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this?

The attacker needs the ability to supply or manipulate data that becomes part of the role filter array. This might require only unauthenticated access in some applications, or authenticated access where role-related parameters are user-configurable.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this vulnerability?

The safest approach is to replace any string interpolation in SQL with parameterized queries, binding each value in the role filter array as a separate placeholder, and enforcing strict validation or whitelisting of acceptable roles.

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.8)

SQL Injection (CWE-89) in PEAR user::maintains() Role Filtering

CVE-2026-25240

Published:

Feb 3, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

SQL Injection

CWE:

CWE-89

Impact:

Arbitrary SQL Execution / Database Compromise

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

SQL Injection

CWE:

CWE-89

Impact:

Arbitrary SQL Execution / Database Compromise

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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SQL Injection (CWE-89) in PEAR user::maintains() Role Filtering

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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CRITICAL

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