CVE-2025-10396: Pet Grooming Management Software SQLI

CVE-2025-10396 Overview

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the /admin/edit_role.php file, where improper handling of the ID parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL statements. This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive database information, data manipulation, or complete database compromise.

Critical Impact

Remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially achieve further system compromise through database-level attacks.

Affected Products

• SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0
• Mayurik Pet Grooming Management Software (all installations using vulnerable version)

Discovery Timeline

• 2025-09-14 - CVE-2025-10396 published to NVD
• 2025-09-18 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-10396

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 (SQL Injection) and CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component). The vulnerable endpoint /admin/edit_role.php fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input in the ID parameter before incorporating it into SQL queries.

When the application processes requests to edit role information, the ID parameter value is directly concatenated into database queries without proper parameterization or input validation. This allows attackers to craft malicious input that modifies the intended SQL query logic, potentially bypassing authentication, extracting database contents, or manipulating data.

The exploit for this vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of active exploitation against unpatched systems.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is the lack of proper input validation and parameterized queries in the /admin/edit_role.php file. The application directly incorporates user-controlled input from the ID parameter into SQL statements without sanitization, prepared statements, or appropriate escaping mechanisms. This is a classic example of improper input handling that violates secure coding practices for database interactions.

Attack Vector

The attack can be executed remotely over the network. An attacker can submit specially crafted HTTP requests to the /admin/edit_role.php endpoint with malicious SQL payloads in the ID parameter. Since the vulnerability exists in an administrative function, successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to administrative data, user credentials, or complete database compromise.

The attacker does not require prior authentication to exploit this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible installations. Common SQL injection techniques such as UNION-based injection, boolean-based blind injection, or time-based blind injection may be applicable depending on the database configuration and application behavior.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-10396

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or malformed requests to /admin/edit_role.php containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, double dashes, or UNION keywords in the ID parameter
• Database error messages appearing in application logs or responses indicating SQL syntax errors
• Unexpected database queries or access patterns in database audit logs
• Anomalous data extraction or modification activities targeting user credentials or role information

Detection Strategies

• Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the ID parameter
• Enable detailed logging for requests to /admin/edit_role.php and monitor for suspicious patterns
• Implement database activity monitoring to detect unauthorized queries or data access attempts
• Configure intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for common SQL injection payloads

Monitoring Recommendations

• Monitor web server access logs for requests containing SQL injection indicators such as ', --, UNION, SELECT, OR 1=1 in query parameters
• Set up alerts for database errors that may indicate attempted SQL injection attacks
• Track failed and successful authentication attempts to the admin panel for anomalous patterns
• Review database query logs for unusual or unauthorized data access operations

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-10396

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict access to the /admin/edit_role.php endpoint using network-level controls or authentication requirements
• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to filter SQL injection attempts
• Consider temporarily disabling the affected functionality until a patch is applied
• Review database privileges and ensure the application uses least-privilege database accounts

Patch Information

As of the last NVD update on 2025-09-18, no official vendor patch has been announced for this vulnerability. Organizations using SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software should monitor SourceCodester for security updates. Additional technical details are available in the GitHub Report Document and VulDB #323831.

Workarounds

• Implement input validation on the ID parameter to accept only numeric values
• Deploy parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code to prevent SQL injection
• Use a Web Application Firewall to block malicious requests targeting this endpoint
• Restrict network access to the administrative interface to trusted IP addresses only
• Consider implementing additional authentication layers for administrative functions

If you have access to the source code, the recommended remediation is to replace direct SQL string concatenation with prepared statements. For PHP applications, this involves using PDO with parameterized queries or mysqli prepared statements to ensure user input is properly escaped and cannot modify query logic.