Overview
CVE-2025-13581 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability identified in the itsourcecode Student Information System version 1.0. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the schedule_id parameter in the /schedule_edit1.php file. The vulnerability is publicly known and actively exploitable, posing a significant risk to systems running the affected version.
Technical Details
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input within the /schedule_edit1.php file. Specifically, the schedule_id parameter, intended to identify a specific schedule record, is directly incorporated into an SQL query without proper escaping or validation. An attacker can inject malicious SQL code into this parameter, potentially allowing them to:
- Extract sensitive data from the database, including student records, grades, and personal information.
- Modify or delete existing data, leading to data corruption or denial of service.
- Potentially gain unauthorized access to the underlying system, depending on database permissions.
The exploit is publicly available, meaning attackers can easily leverage existing scripts or tools to exploit this vulnerability.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) provides a standardized method for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-13581 has a CVSS score of 6.3, indicating a MEDIUM severity. This score reflects the following characteristics:
- Attack Vector (AV): Network (N) – The vulnerability is exploitable over the network.
- Attack Complexity (AC): Low (L) – The vulnerability is relatively easy to exploit.
- Privileges Required (PR): None (N) – No privileges are required to exploit the vulnerability.
- User Interaction (UI): None (N) – No user interaction is required to exploit the vulnerability.
- Scope (S): Unchanged (U) – An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority.
- Confidentiality Impact (C): Low (L) – There is limited disclosure of information.
- Integrity Impact (I): Low (L) – Limited modification of data possible.
- Availability Impact (A): Low (L) – Limited disruption of services.
Possible Impact
The successful exploitation of CVE-2025-13581 can have significant consequences for organizations using the itsourcecode Student Information System 1.0:
- Data Breach: Sensitive student data, including personal information, grades, and schedules, could be exposed to unauthorized parties.
- Data Manipulation: Attackers could alter student records, potentially affecting academic performance and graduation status.
- System Compromise: In some cases, successful SQL injection attacks can lead to complete system compromise, allowing attackers to gain control of the server hosting the application.
- Reputational Damage: A data breach or system compromise could severely damage the reputation of the organization and erode trust among students and parents.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-13581, the following steps are recommended:
- Apply the Patch (If Available): Check the itsourcecode website ( itsourcecode.com ) for an official patch or update that addresses this vulnerability. Apply the patch immediately upon release.
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially the
schedule_idparameter in/schedule_edit1.php. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. - Least Privilege: Ensure that the database user account used by the application has only the necessary privileges to perform its intended functions. Avoid granting excessive permissions.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities in your systems.
