Overview
CVE-2025-13570 identifies a critical SQL injection vulnerability within the itsourcecode COVID Tracking System version 1.0. This flaw allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary SQL commands, leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or even complete system compromise. Given the sensitivity of data often managed by such systems, this vulnerability poses a significant risk.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides in the /admin/?page=state file. An attacker can manipulate the ID argument within the URL to inject malicious SQL code. This is a classic example of a GET-based SQL injection vulnerability. The affected functionality does not properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in a database query. This allows an attacker to bypass security measures and directly interact with the database.
Exploit details are publicly available, meaning attackers can readily leverage this information to craft attacks.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) assigns this vulnerability a score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).
- Severity: MEDIUM
This score reflects the fact that the attack is remotely exploitable and could lead to significant data breaches. While the attacker requires some understanding of SQL to craft a successful exploit, the public availability of exploit details lowers the barrier to entry.
Possible Impact
A successful SQL injection attack can have severe consequences:
- Data Breach: Sensitive information related to COVID tracking, potentially including personal details of individuals, can be exposed.
- Data Modification: Attackers could alter or delete data, impacting the integrity of the tracking system.
- Account Compromise: Administrative accounts could be compromised, granting attackers complete control over the system.
- System Downtime: The attack could disrupt the normal operation of the COVID Tracking System.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
Unfortunately, specific patch information from itsourcecode is unavailable as of this writing. However, to mitigate the risk, consider the following general SQL injection prevention measures:
- Input Validation and Sanitization: Thoroughly validate and sanitize all user-supplied input before using it in SQL queries. This should include escaping special characters and using parameterized queries or prepared statements.
- Parameterized Queries/Prepared Statements: Use parameterized queries or prepared statements whenever possible. This ensures that user-supplied data is treated as data, not as executable code.
- Least Privilege Principle: Ensure that the database user account used by the application has only the necessary permissions.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Implement a WAF to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts.
- Update or Replace: If the software is no longer supported, consider migrating to a more secure and actively maintained alternative.
Contact itsourcecode for a specific patch or update for this vulnerability. If a patch is not available, consider the workarounds mentioned above.
