Overview
A medium severity SQL Injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-13243, has been discovered in code-projects Student Information System 2.0. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data breaches, modification of data, or unauthorized access. This article provides a detailed analysis of the vulnerability, its potential impact, and recommended mitigation strategies.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides in the /editprofile.php file of the Student Information System 2.0. Specifically, an unknown function within this file is susceptible to SQL Injection. An attacker can manipulate input parameters to inject malicious SQL code. The exploit is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
CVSS Analysis
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-13243
- Severity: MEDIUM
- CVSS Score: 6.3
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL Injection vulnerability could have significant consequences, including:
- Data Breach: Sensitive student data, such as personal information, grades, and financial records, could be exposed.
- Data Modification: Attackers could modify or delete student records, leading to inaccurate information and system instability.
- Unauthorized Access: An attacker could gain administrative privileges and control the entire system.
- System Compromise: The attacker could potentially leverage the vulnerability to gain full control of the underlying server.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-13243, the following steps are recommended:
- Apply Patch (if available): Check the code-projects.org website or the project’s GitHub repository for an official patch or update that addresses this vulnerability.
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation and sanitization techniques on all user-supplied data, especially data passed to SQL queries in
/editprofile.php. - Parameterized Queries: Utilize parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. This ensures that user-supplied data is treated as data, not executable code.
- Least Privilege Principle: Ensure that the database user used by the application has the minimum necessary privileges. Avoid using administrative accounts for routine operations.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities in the Student Information System.
