Overview
CVE-2025-13236 identifies a medium severity SQL Injection vulnerability present in itsourcecode Inventory Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the `ID` argument in the `index.php?view=edit` file. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or even complete system compromise.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides in the `/admin/products/index.php?view=edit` file. Specifically, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input for the `ID` parameter. By injecting malicious SQL code into this parameter, an attacker can bypass authentication and authorization mechanisms, potentially gaining full access to the underlying database. The attack is remotely exploitable, meaning an attacker doesn’t need local access to the server. A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
CVSS Analysis
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.3, indicating a MEDIUM severity. While the impact can be significant, the exploitability is somewhat constrained, hence the medium rating.
- CVSS Score: 6.3
- Vector: (Details not provided, inferred based on score and vulnerability type – likely AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N)
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can have severe consequences, including:
- Data Breach: Sensitive inventory data, customer information, and other confidential data could be exposed.
- Data Manipulation: Attackers could modify or delete critical data, leading to business disruption and financial losses.
- System Compromise: In some cases, the attacker might gain complete control over the server hosting the application.
- Denial of Service (DoS): By injecting malicious SQL commands designed to overload the database server.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-13236, the following steps are recommended:
- Apply the Patch (If Available): Check the itsourcecode website for any security patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. Apply the patch immediately.
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied input, especially the `ID` parameter in `/admin/products/index.php?view=edit`. 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 to filter out SQL injection attempts.
- Least Privilege Principle: Ensure that the database user account used by the application has only the minimum necessary privileges.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in your web applications.
