Overview
A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-13242, has been discovered in code-projects Student Information System version 2.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized access to sensitive student information.
Technical Details
The vulnerability exists in the /register.php file of the Student Information System. An attacker can manipulate input parameters during the registration process to inject malicious SQL code. Due to insufficient input sanitization, the injected SQL code is then executed by the database server. The exploit is publicly available, increasing the risk of widespread exploitation.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for CVE-2025-13242 is 7.3, indicating a HIGH severity. This score reflects the vulnerability’s remote exploitability, the potential for significant data compromise, and the relative ease of exploitation.
- CVSS Score: 7.3
- Vector: (The actual vector string would go here if known, e.g., AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N)
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could have severe consequences:
- Data Breach: Attackers could gain access to sensitive student data, including names, addresses, grades, and financial information.
- Account Takeover: Attackers could compromise administrator accounts, granting them full control over the system.
- System Compromise: In some scenarios, attackers could leverage the SQL injection to execute operating system commands, leading to complete system compromise.
- Data Manipulation: Malicious actors could modify or delete critical data within the Student Information System.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-13242, the following steps are recommended:
- Apply the Patch: Check the code-projects.org website for an official patch or update for Student Information System 2.0. Apply the patch as soon as it is available.
- Input Sanitization: Implement robust input sanitization and validation on all user-supplied input, especially in the
/register.phpfile. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. - Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Configure the WAF with updated rules to address this specific vulnerability.
- Principle of Least Privilege: Ensure that the database user account used by the Student Information System has only the necessary privileges.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities in the Student Information System.
References
- code-projects.org – Vendor Website
- GitHub Exploit Disclosure – Publicly disclosed exploit.
- VulDB – Correlation ID – VulDB Entry (Correlation ID)
- VulDB – Vulnerability ID – VulDB Entry (Vulnerability ID)
