CVE-2025-10113: Student Information System SQLi Flaw

CVE-2025-10113 Overview

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in itsourcecode Student Information Management System version 1.0. This security flaw affects the file /admin/modules/room/index.php, where improper handling of the ID argument allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network without authentication, potentially enabling unauthorized database access, data manipulation, and information disclosure.

Critical Impact

This SQL injection vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries through the ID parameter, potentially compromising sensitive student information, academic records, and administrative data stored in the system.

Affected Products

• itsourcecode Student Information Management System 1.0

Discovery Timeline

• 2025-09-09 - CVE-2025-10113 published to NVD
• 2025-09-10 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-10113

Vulnerability Analysis

This SQL injection vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation and sanitization in the Student Information Management System's room management module. The affected endpoint /admin/modules/room/index.php accepts user-controlled input through the ID parameter, which is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper parameterization or escaping.

The vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component), commonly known as injection. When exploited, an attacker can inject arbitrary SQL commands that execute within the context of the database user, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the entire database contents.

The network-accessible attack vector combined with the lack of authentication requirements makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for educational institutions running this software publicly. An attacker does not require any prior privileges or user interaction to exploit this flaw.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is improper input validation in the PHP code handling the ID parameter. The application fails to implement parameterized queries or prepared statements when constructing SQL queries, allowing user input to be interpreted as SQL commands rather than data values. This classic injection pattern occurs when dynamic SQL queries are built using string concatenation with untrusted input.

Attack Vector

The attack can be performed remotely over the network by sending crafted HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoint. An attacker would manipulate the ID parameter in requests to /admin/modules/room/index.php by injecting SQL metacharacters and commands. This could enable extraction of sensitive data through UNION-based attacks, modification of database records through INSERT/UPDATE statements, or potentially command execution if the database configuration allows extended stored procedures.

The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation by malicious actors. Successful exploitation could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data managed by the Student Information Management System.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-10113

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or malformed HTTP requests to /admin/modules/room/index.php containing SQL syntax such as single quotes, UNION statements, or comment characters
• Database error messages appearing in application logs or responses indicating SQL syntax errors
• Unexpected database queries or access patterns in database audit logs
• Evidence of data exfiltration or unauthorized database dumps

Detection Strategies

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection patterns in the ID parameter
• Monitor web server access logs for requests containing SQL injection payloads targeting the vulnerable endpoint
• Enable database query logging and alert on suspicious query patterns or error conditions
• Deploy intrusion detection systems with signatures for common SQL injection techniques

Monitoring Recommendations

• Configure real-time alerting for HTTP requests to /admin/modules/room/index.php with anomalous parameter values
• Implement application-level logging to capture all input to the affected endpoint for forensic analysis
• Monitor database connections for unusual query volumes or patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-10113

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict network access to the administrative interface /admin/ to trusted IP addresses only
• Implement Web Application Firewall rules to filter SQL injection attempts on the affected endpoint
• Consider taking the application offline if it contains sensitive student information until a patch is available
• Review database permissions and restrict the application's database user to minimum required privileges

Patch Information

As of the last update, no official patch has been released by the vendor. Organizations using itsourcecode Student Information Management System 1.0 should monitor the IT Source Code website for security updates. For additional technical details about this vulnerability, refer to the GitHub Issue Discussion and VulDB entry #323079.

Workarounds

• Implement input validation at the application level by modifying the source code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database operations
• Deploy a reverse proxy or WAF in front of the application to filter malicious requests before they reach the vulnerable endpoint
• Restrict access to the administrative module using network segmentation or authentication mechanisms at the web server level
• Disable or rename the vulnerable /admin/modules/room/index.php file if the room management functionality is not critical to operations

# Example Apache configuration to restrict admin access by IP
<Directory /var/www/html/admin>
    Require ip 192.168.1.0/24
    Require ip 10.0.0.0/8
</Directory>