Overview
CVE-2025-61148 details an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability found in EduplusCampus version 3.0.1. This vulnerability resides within the Student Payment API and allows authenticated users to potentially access the personal and financial records of other students without proper authorization. By manipulating the rec_no parameter in the /student/get-receipt endpoint, an attacker can retrieve sensitive data belonging to different student accounts. This could lead to significant privacy breaches and potential financial harm.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from insufficient authorization checks within the /student/get-receipt API endpoint. The application uses the rec_no parameter to directly reference specific student payment records. However, it fails to verify if the authenticated user has the necessary permissions to access the record associated with the provided rec_no. As a result, an attacker can simply increment or decrement the rec_no value to access other students’ payment receipts and associated personal information. The request looks something like this:
GET /student/get-receipt?rec_no=123 HTTP/1.1
Host: example.edupluscampus.com
Cookie: ...authentication cookie...
An attacker could change rec_no=123 to rec_no=124, rec_no=125, etc., to access other student records.
CVSS Analysis
The CVE currently lacks a CVSS score. However, based on the potential impact, a moderate to high severity score is likely. The lack of a score is often due to the recentness of the disclosure. A proper CVSS score would take into account factors such as:
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low (Requires valid student account)
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed (Access to other user’s data)
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: None
Considering these factors, a CVSS v3.x score of approximately 6.5 – 8.8 is plausible. This assesment is based on standard scoring metrics but might not reflect the official assigned score when it becomes available.
Possible Impact
The exploitation of CVE-2025-61148 can have serious consequences, including:
- Data Breach: Unauthorized access to student personal information (names, addresses, contact details, etc.) and financial records (payment history, account details).
- Identity Theft: The stolen information could be used for identity theft and fraudulent activities.
- Financial Fraud: Access to payment details could allow attackers to make unauthorized payments or modify payment information.
- Reputational Damage: The university or educational institution could suffer significant reputational damage due to the data breach.
- Legal and Regulatory Consequences: Failure to protect student data could lead to legal and regulatory penalties.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To address this vulnerability, EduplusCampus should implement the following mitigation steps:
- Implement Proper Authorization Checks: Ensure that the
/student/get-receiptendpoint verifies that the authenticated user has the necessary permissions to access the requestedrec_no. This typically involves checking if therec_nobelongs to the currently logged-in student. - Indirect Object References: Consider using indirect object references. Instead of directly using the
rec_noparameter in the URL, map eachrec_noto a session-specific token. This will prevent attackers from simply guessing or iterating through record IDs. - Input Validation and Sanitization: Validate and sanitize all user inputs, including the
rec_noparameter, to prevent injection attacks. - Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
- Implement Access Controls: Implement role based access control to limit access to resources. Ensure that only authorized personnel are able to modify sensitive student data.
- Apply the Patch: Upgrade to the latest patched version of EduplusCampus as soon as it is released. This is the most effective way to remediate the vulnerability. Contact EduplusCampus support for information on the patch availability.
