Overview
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-13449, has been discovered in Online Shop Project version 1.0. This vulnerability allows for remote SQL injection, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation. The exploit is public and actively being discussed, making immediate action crucial for users of this software.
Technical Details
The vulnerability lies within the /login.php file of Online Shop Project 1.0. Specifically, the processing of the Password argument is susceptible to SQL injection. An attacker can craft malicious SQL queries within the Password field, potentially bypassing authentication and gaining access to sensitive database information. The vulnerability is triggered through a standard HTTP request to the login page.
CVSS Analysis
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-13449
- Severity: HIGH
- CVSS Score: 7.3
A CVSS score of 7.3 indicates a high severity vulnerability. This score reflects the potential for significant impact, including data compromise and unauthorized access. The remote nature of the exploit further increases the risk.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could have severe consequences:
- Data Breach: Sensitive user data, including passwords, addresses, and payment information, could be exposed.
- Account Takeover: Attackers could gain unauthorized access to administrator accounts, allowing them to control the entire online shop.
- Data Manipulation: Attackers could modify or delete product listings, pricing, and other critical data.
- Denial of Service: By injecting malicious queries, attackers could overload the database, causing the online shop to become unavailable.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
Unfortunately, as of this writing, there is no official patch available from Code-Projects. However, here are some immediate mitigation steps that can be taken to reduce the risk:
- Input Sanitization: Implement robust input sanitization on the
Passwordfield in/login.php. Use prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection. This is the most critical step. - Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF with rulesets designed to detect and block SQL injection attacks.
- Database Access Control: Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary for the application to function.
- Disable Remote Access (If Possible): If feasible, restrict remote access to the database server to only authorized IP addresses.
- Monitor Logs: Actively monitor application and database logs for suspicious activity.
Important: Due to the lack of an official patch, these mitigations provide only a temporary defense. It is strongly recommended to migrate to a more secure e-commerce platform or consider hiring a security expert to audit and harden the application.
