Overview
A critical SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-13298, has been discovered in itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The exploit is now publicly available, making immediate action crucial.
Technical Details
The vulnerability exists in the /enrollment/controller.php file within the application. By manipulating input parameters passed to an unknown function within this file, an attacker can inject arbitrary SQL commands. This allows them to bypass authentication and authorization mechanisms and directly interact with the underlying database. The injected SQL code is executed with the privileges of the database user, potentially granting full control over the database.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) has assigned a score of 7.3 (HIGH) to CVE-2025-13298.
- CVSS Score: 7.3
- Vector: (Details on the vector would be provided based on the CVSS calculation, but typically include Network Attack Vector, Low Attack Complexity, No Privileges Required, No User Interaction, High Confidentiality Impact, High Integrity Impact, High Availability Impact)
This score reflects the high potential for impact, ease of exploitation, and remote accessibility of the vulnerability.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can have severe consequences, including:
- Data Breach: Unauthorized access to sensitive student and laboratory data.
- Data Manipulation: Modification or deletion of critical data, leading to system instability or incorrect records.
- Account Takeover: Gaining control of administrator accounts, allowing for complete system compromise.
- System Downtime: Disrupting laboratory operations and causing significant downtime.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
Currently, there is no official patch available from itsourcecode.com. We strongly recommend the following mitigation steps:
- Immediate Action: If possible, take the affected system offline until a patch is available.
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially within the
/enrollment/controller.phpfile. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. - Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
- Least Privilege: Ensure that the database user account used by the application has only the necessary privileges.
- Monitor Logs: Regularly monitor system logs for suspicious activity, such as unusual database queries or access attempts.
- Contact Vendor: Reach out to itsourcecode.com to request a security patch for this vulnerability.
