Overview
CVE-2025-13302 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability within Courier Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries by manipulating the ManagerName argument in the /add-new-officer.php file. The public availability of an exploit makes this a significant security concern.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides in the /add-new-officer.php script. Specifically, the code that handles the ManagerName parameter fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into a SQL query. This lack of sanitization allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially compromising the database and the entire application.
Attackers can exploit this flaw to:
- Bypass authentication mechanisms.
- Read sensitive data, including user credentials and confidential business information.
- Modify or delete data within the database.
- Potentially execute arbitrary code on the server, depending on database permissions and configuration.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) provides a standardized way to assess the severity of vulnerabilities. For CVE-2025-13302, the CVSS score is 4.7, which is classified as MEDIUM severity. This score takes into account factors such as:
- Attack Vector (AV): Network (Remote attack is possible)
- Attack Complexity (AC): Low
- Privileges Required (PR): None
- User Interaction (UI): None
- Scope (S): Unchanged
- Confidentiality Impact (C): Low
- Integrity Impact (I): Low
- Availability Impact (A): None
While the score indicates a moderate risk, the availability of a public exploit increases the likelihood of exploitation.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-13302 can have severe consequences for organizations using the affected Courier Management System:
- Data Breach: Sensitive customer data, employee information, and business records could be exposed.
- Service Disruption: The database could be corrupted or taken offline, disrupting courier operations.
- Reputational Damage: A security breach can erode customer trust and damage the organization’s reputation.
- Financial Loss: Costs associated with incident response, data recovery, and potential legal liabilities.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To address this vulnerability, the following steps are recommended:
- Apply the Patch: The most effective solution is to apply the official patch released by the vendor (Code-Projects). Check the Code-Projects website for updates and security advisories.
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially the
ManagerNameparameter in/add-new-officer.php. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. - Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF to filter out malicious requests and block common SQL injection attack patterns.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Database Permissions: Limit database user privileges to the minimum required for the application to function correctly. Avoid granting excessive permissions that could be exploited in case of a successful SQL injection attack.
