Overview
A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-13169, has been discovered in the Simple Online Hotel Reservation System version 1.0, developed by Code-Projects. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the `room_id` parameter in the `/add_query_reserve.php` file. The vulnerability is publicly known and actively exploitable, posing a significant risk to systems running this software.
Technical Details
The vulnerability lies within the `add_query_reserve.php` script, which handles reservation requests. Insufficient input sanitization of the `room_id` parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code. By crafting a specific payload within the `room_id` field, an attacker can bypass security measures and execute arbitrary SQL queries. This can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or even complete database compromise.
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely, without requiring any prior authentication or special privileges. The exploit’s public availability increases the likelihood of widespread exploitation.
CVSS Analysis
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-13169
- Severity: HIGH
- CVSS Score: 7.3
A CVSS score of 7.3 indicates a high severity vulnerability. This score reflects the ease of exploitation (remote attack vector, no privileges required), the potential for significant impact (data confidentiality and integrity compromised), and the exploit’s maturity (publicly available exploit code).
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability can have severe consequences:
- Data Breach: Attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, including personal information, credit card details, and reservation history.
- Data Manipulation: Attackers can modify or delete existing data, leading to incorrect reservations, financial losses, and reputational damage.
- Account Takeover: Attackers could potentially gain access to administrator accounts, allowing them to fully control the application and server.
- System Compromise: In some cases, attackers could leverage the SQL injection vulnerability to execute operating system commands, leading to complete system compromise.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
Due to the severity of this vulnerability, immediate action is crucial to protect vulnerable systems. The following steps are recommended:
- Apply the Patch (If Available): Check the Code-Projects website for an official patch or updated version of the Simple Online Hotel Reservation System. Applying the patch is the most effective way to eliminate the vulnerability.
- Input Sanitization: Implement robust input validation and sanitization techniques for all user-supplied data, especially the `room_id` parameter in `add_query_reserve.php`. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious requests targeting this vulnerability. Configure the WAF with appropriate SQL injection rules.
- Database Permissions: Ensure that the database user account used by the application has only the necessary privileges. Restrict access to sensitive tables and operations.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in the application and infrastructure.
References
Code-Projects
GitHub Exploit Disclosure
VulDB CVE Information
VulDB Vulnerability Details
VulDB Submission Record
