Overview
CVE-2025-14090 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability discovered in AMTT Hotel Broadband Operation System version 1.0. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands through manipulation of the ‘ID’ argument in the /manager/card/cardmake_down.php file. The vendor has been notified but has not provided a response, and an exploit is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input within the /manager/card/cardmake_down.php script. Specifically, the ‘ID’ parameter is not properly validated before being used in a SQL query. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code by crafting a specially designed request containing SQL syntax. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to the database, potentially allowing the attacker to read, modify, or delete sensitive data. The publicly available exploit details precisely how to construct these malicious requests.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for CVE-2025-14090 is 4.7, indicating a medium severity. The CVSS vector likely includes factors such as:
- Attack Vector: Network (AV:N) – The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
- Attack Complexity: High (AC:H) – This score seems inaccurate as the exploit is public and readily available. Exploitation may not be highly complex.
- Privileges Required: None (PR:N) – No authentication is required to exploit the vulnerability.
- User Interaction: None (UI:N) – No user interaction is required to trigger the vulnerability.
- Scope: Unchanged (S:U)
- Confidentiality Impact: Low (C:L) – Limited information disclosure may occur.
- Integrity Impact: Low (I:L) – Limited data modification may occur.
- Availability Impact: None (A:N) – The vulnerability does not directly impact system availability.
Note: The relatively “low” impacts may be misleading as complete database compromise is often possible with SQL injection.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-14090 can have significant consequences:
- Data Breach: Sensitive hotel guest data, including personal information, payment details, and reservation records, could be exposed.
- Account Takeover: Attackers could potentially gain access to administrative accounts, allowing them to control the entire system.
- System Compromise: In some cases, SQL injection vulnerabilities can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to complete system compromise.
- Reputational Damage: A successful attack could severely damage the hotel’s reputation and erode customer trust.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
Given the vendor’s lack of response, immediate mitigation steps are crucial:
- Input Sanitization: Implement robust input validation and sanitization on the ‘ID’ parameter in the
/manager/card/cardmake_down.phpscript. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. - Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF to filter malicious requests and block potential SQL injection attempts. Configure the WAF to specifically target SQL injection patterns.
- Database Access Control: Limit the privileges of the database user account used by the application. Grant only the necessary permissions to perform required tasks.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities in the application.
- Disable Remote Access (if Possible): If remote access to the affected system is not essential, consider disabling it or restricting it to a limited set of trusted IP addresses.
- Consider Alternative Solutions: If AMTT isn’t providing support, and this system is essential, consider exploring alternatives that are actively maintained and patched.
