CVE-2025-0944 Overview
A SQL Injection vulnerability has been identified in itsourcecode Tailoring Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability exists in the customerview.php file, where improper handling of the id parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. As a remotely exploitable flaw, unauthorized actors can manipulate database queries to access, modify, or delete sensitive data stored in the application's backend database.
Critical Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL Injection vulnerability could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, extract sensitive customer data, modify database records, or potentially gain further access to the underlying server infrastructure.
Affected Products
- Angeljudesuarez Tailoring Management System 1.0
- itsourcecode Tailoring Management System 1.0
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-02-01 - CVE CVE-2025-0944 published to NVD
- 2025-02-07 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-0944
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL Injection vulnerability (classified as CWE-89 and CWE-74) affects the customerview.php file within the Tailoring Management System application. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL syntax through the id parameter.
The application fails to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. When the id parameter is processed without adequate input validation, an attacker can craft malicious payloads that alter the intended SQL query logic. This can result in unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or in severe cases, complete database compromise.
The attack can be initiated remotely over the network without any user interaction, though it requires low-level privileges to execute. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of widespread exploitation attempts against vulnerable installations.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input validation and the lack of parameterized queries in the customerview.php file. The application directly concatenates user-supplied input from the id parameter into SQL queries without proper sanitization or use of prepared statements. This classic SQL Injection pattern allows attackers to escape the intended query context and execute arbitrary SQL commands.
Attack Vector
The attack vector for CVE-2025-0944 is network-based, allowing remote exploitation. An attacker can target the vulnerable customerview.php endpoint by manipulating the id parameter in HTTP requests. By injecting specially crafted SQL syntax into this parameter, the attacker can:
- Extract sensitive customer information from the database
- Bypass authentication mechanisms
- Modify or delete existing database records
- Potentially escalate privileges within the application
- Execute administrative database operations
The vulnerability requires low-privilege access and no user interaction, making it relatively straightforward to exploit once a vulnerable instance is identified.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-0944
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual or malformed requests to customerview.php containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, semicolons, or SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, DROP)
- Database error messages appearing in application logs or responses indicating SQL syntax errors
- Unexpected database queries or access patterns originating from web application sessions
- Evidence of data exfiltration or unauthorized data access in database audit logs
Detection Strategies
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL Injection patterns targeting the id parameter
- Enable detailed logging for the customerview.php endpoint and monitor for suspicious parameter values
- Deploy database activity monitoring to detect anomalous query patterns or unauthorized data access
- Utilize intrusion detection systems (IDS) with SQL Injection signatures to identify exploitation attempts
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor web server access logs for requests to customerview.php with unusual id parameter values
- Set up alerts for database error logs indicating SQL syntax violations
- Implement real-time monitoring of database query patterns for anomalies
- Review application logs regularly for patterns indicative of automated SQL Injection scanning tools
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-0944
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict access to the Tailoring Management System to trusted networks only until a patch is applied
- Implement input validation to sanitize the id parameter, allowing only numeric values
- Deploy Web Application Firewall rules to block common SQL Injection attack patterns
- Review and audit all database access from the application for signs of compromise
- Consider temporarily disabling the customerview.php functionality if not critical to operations
Patch Information
As of the last update to this CVE, no official vendor patch has been released for Tailoring Management System 1.0. Organizations using this software should monitor the IT Source Code Website for security updates and patches. Additional technical details and discussion can be found in the GitHub CVE Issue Discussion.
Workarounds
- Implement prepared statements (parameterized queries) by modifying the application code to prevent SQL Injection
- Add input validation to ensure the id parameter accepts only integer values
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) in front of the application to filter malicious requests
- Apply the principle of least privilege to database accounts used by the application
- Consider network segmentation to limit exposure of the vulnerable system
# Example: Restrict access to customerview.php via Apache .htaccess
<Files "customerview.php">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
</Files>
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