Overview
A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-13233, has been discovered in itsourcecode Inventory Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary SQL code via a specific parameter in the /index.php?q=single-item endpoint. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of data, or even complete compromise of the database.
The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on November 16, 2025, and proof-of-concept exploit code is readily available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides within the /index.php?q=single-item file of the itsourcecode Inventory Management System 1.0. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input passed via the ID parameter. An attacker can craft a malicious request with SQL injection payloads within the ID parameter. This unsanitized input is then directly used in a SQL query, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database.
The specific vulnerable code is within an unknown function. However, the attack vector is well-defined and easily exploitable.
CVSS Analysis
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-13233
- Severity: HIGH
- CVSS Score: 7.3
A CVSS score of 7.3 indicates a high severity vulnerability. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, requires no user interaction, and can lead to significant data compromise or system disruption.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-13233 can have severe consequences:
- Data Breach: Attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive inventory data, customer information, and other confidential data stored in the database.
- Data Manipulation: Attackers can modify or delete critical data, leading to data corruption and operational disruptions.
- System Compromise: In some scenarios, attackers might be able to gain complete control over the server hosting the application, allowing them to perform malicious activities such as installing malware or launching further attacks on the network.
- Denial of Service: Attackers could potentially disrupt the availability of the system by manipulating the database in a way that causes performance issues or crashes.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
Due to the severity of this vulnerability, immediate action is required to mitigate the risk:
- Apply the Patch (If Available): Check the itsourcecode.com website for a security patch or updated version of the Inventory Management System. Apply the patch as soon as it becomes available.
- Input Validation and Sanitization: Implement robust input validation and sanitization techniques to prevent SQL injection attacks. Ensure that all user-supplied input, especially the
IDparameter in/index.php?q=single-item, is properly validated and sanitized before being used in SQL queries. - Prepared Statements: Use parameterized queries or prepared statements instead of dynamically constructing SQL queries. Prepared statements ensure that user-supplied input is treated as data rather than executable code.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Configure the WAF with rules to identify and prevent common SQL injection patterns.
- Database Permissions: Limit the database user’s permissions to the minimum required for the application to function correctly. Avoid using database accounts with administrative privileges.
- Monitor and Audit: Implement comprehensive monitoring and auditing to detect suspicious activity and potential exploitation attempts.
