CVE-2025-0579: OpenCart Shiprocket Module SQLi Vulnerability

CVE-2025-0579 Overview

A critical SQL Injection vulnerability has been discovered in the Shiprocket Module versions 3 and 4 for OpenCart. This vulnerability exists within the REST API Module component, specifically in the file /index.php?route=extension/shiprocket/module/restapi. An attacker can exploit this flaw by manipulating the x-username argument to inject malicious SQL queries, potentially compromising the underlying database and sensitive data.

Critical Impact

Remote attackers can exploit this SQL Injection vulnerability without authentication to extract, modify, or delete database contents, potentially compromising the entire OpenCart e-commerce platform and customer data.

Affected Products

• Shiprocket Module 3 on OpenCart
• Shiprocket Module 4 on OpenCart

Discovery Timeline

• 2025-01-20 - CVE-2025-0579 published to NVD
• 2026-04-15 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-0579

Vulnerability Analysis

This SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-74: Injection) affects the Shiprocket Module's REST API endpoint on OpenCart platforms. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible e-commerce installations. The attack allows adversaries to inject arbitrary SQL commands through user-controlled input, which can lead to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and in severe cases, complete database compromise.

The exploit has been publicly disclosed, and proof-of-concept code is available, increasing the risk of active exploitation. The vendor was contacted about this vulnerability but did not respond, leaving users without an official patch.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is improper input validation and sanitization of the x-username argument within the REST API Module. The application fails to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries, allowing attackers to break out of the intended query structure and execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database.

Attack Vector

The attack can be launched remotely over the network by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the vulnerable REST API endpoint at /index.php?route=extension/shiprocket/module/restapi. The attacker injects malicious SQL syntax through the x-username header or parameter, which is directly concatenated into database queries without proper sanitization.

The vulnerability allows attackers to perform various SQL injection techniques including union-based injection for data extraction, time-based blind injection for inference attacks, and error-based injection for database enumeration. Since no authentication is required, any remote attacker with network access to the OpenCart installation can exploit this vulnerability.

For technical details and proof-of-concept code, refer to the GitHub Gist PoC Code and VulDB #292597 Detail.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-0579

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or malformed requests to /index.php?route=extension/shiprocket/module/restapi containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, double dashes, or UNION keywords
• Database error messages in application logs indicating SQL syntax errors or unexpected query behavior
• Abnormal database query patterns or execution times that may indicate time-based blind SQL injection attempts
• Evidence of data exfiltration or unauthorized database access in audit logs

Detection Strategies

• Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common SQL injection patterns in the x-username parameter and HTTP headers
• Implement intrusion detection signatures for requests targeting the Shiprocket REST API endpoint with SQL injection payloads
• Monitor application and web server logs for requests containing SQL metacharacters or injection keywords targeting the vulnerable endpoint
• Use database activity monitoring to detect anomalous query patterns originating from the OpenCart application

Monitoring Recommendations

• Enable verbose logging for the OpenCart REST API module to capture all incoming requests and parameters
• Set up alerts for failed SQL queries or database errors that may indicate injection attempts
• Monitor for bulk data access patterns that could suggest successful data exfiltration
• Implement rate limiting on the REST API endpoint to slow down automated exploitation attempts

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-0579

Immediate Actions Required

• Disable or remove the Shiprocket Module from OpenCart installations until a patch is available
• Implement Web Application Firewall rules to block SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable endpoint
• Restrict network access to the REST API endpoint using IP whitelisting or VPN requirements
• Review database logs for evidence of exploitation and conduct forensic analysis if compromise is suspected

Patch Information

No official patch has been released by the vendor. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond. Users should monitor the official Shiprocket Module channels for security updates and consider alternative shipping integration solutions until a patch is available.

For additional information, see VulDB #292597 and VulDB Submission #476831.

Workarounds

• Completely disable the Shiprocket REST API module if shipping functionality can be managed through alternative means
• Implement input validation at the web server or reverse proxy level to sanitize the x-username parameter before it reaches the application
• Deploy a WAF with SQL injection detection rules specifically targeting the vulnerable endpoint path
• Consider network segmentation to limit database access from the OpenCart application server

# Example Apache mod_rewrite rule to block access to vulnerable endpoint
# Add to .htaccess or Apache configuration
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} route=extension/shiprocket/module/restapi [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]