CVE-2025-10430: Pet Grooming Management Software SQLi Flaw

CVE-2025-10430 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Mayurik Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0 affecting the /admin/barcode.php file. Attackers can exploit the ID parameter remotely to inject malicious SQL queries. This article covers technical details, affected versions, impact, and mitigation strategies.

CVE-2025-10430 Overview

CVE-2025-10430 is a SQL injection vulnerability affecting SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software version 1.0, developed by Mayurik. The flaw resides in the /admin/barcode.php script, where the ID parameter is concatenated into a database query without proper sanitization. Remote attackers with low-level authenticated access can manipulate the ID argument to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the backend database. The exploit details have been publicly disclosed through VulDB and a GitHub proof-of-concept repository, increasing the likelihood of opportunistic abuse against exposed deployments.

Critical Impact
Authenticated remote attackers can inject arbitrary SQL into /admin/barcode.php to read, modify, or delete records in the pet grooming application database.

Affected Products

Mayurik Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0
SourceCodester-distributed builds of Pet Grooming Management Software
Deployments exposing /admin/barcode.php to authenticated users

Discovery Timeline

2025-09-15 - CVE-2025-10430 published to NVD
2026-04-29 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-10430

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability is classified under [CWE-89] (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command) and [CWE-74] (Injection). The /admin/barcode.php endpoint accepts an ID parameter through an HTTP request and passes it directly into a SQL query string. Because the application does not parameterize the query or validate the input type, an attacker can append SQL operators, UNION clauses, or boolean conditions to alter the original statement. Successful injection can disclose product, customer, and administrative records stored in the application database.

Root Cause

The root cause is the absence of input validation and prepared statements in the PHP code handling the ID argument on /admin/barcode.php. The query is constructed through string concatenation, which allows attacker-controlled characters such as single quotes, comments, and SQL keywords to break out of the intended literal context. This is a common pattern in legacy PHP applications that rely on direct mysqli_query calls instead of parameter binding.

Attack Vector

The attack is launched over the network against the application's admin interface. The attacker requires low-privilege authenticated access and no user interaction. By tampering with the ID query parameter, the attacker can issue boolean-based, time-based, or UNION-based SQL injection payloads to extract data or modify records. Technical proof-of-concept details are documented in the GitHub Project Documentation and tracked in VulDB #323864.

No verified exploit code is reproduced here. Refer to the linked advisories for payload specifics.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-10430

Indicators of Compromise

Web server access logs showing requests to /admin/barcode.php containing SQL metacharacters such as ', --, UNION, SELECT, or SLEEP( in the ID parameter
Unusually long or URL-encoded ID values submitted to the barcode endpoint
Database error messages returned in HTTP responses originating from barcode.php
Spikes in query volume or latency against the application database following requests to the admin barcode page

Detection Strategies

Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules that flag SQL injection signatures in query string parameters to /admin/barcode.php
Enable database query logging and alert on syntactically invalid queries originating from the application service account
Correlate authenticated admin sessions with anomalous SQL patterns to identify abuse of low-privilege accounts

Monitoring Recommendations

Forward web server, PHP error, and database logs to a centralized analytics platform for parameter-level inspection
Baseline normal request patterns for /admin/barcode.php and alert on deviations in payload entropy or length
Monitor for unexpected outbound connections from the database host that may indicate exfiltration after a successful injection

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-10430

Immediate Actions Required

Restrict access to /admin/barcode.php through network controls, VPN, or IP allow-listing until a patched version is available
Rotate credentials for any administrative accounts that interact with the affected application
Review database audit logs for evidence of unauthorized SELECT, UPDATE, or DELETE statements issued through the application service account

Patch Information

No official vendor patch has been published for Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0 at the time of NVD publication. Organizations running this software should treat the deployment as end-of-support and plan migration to a maintained alternative. Track vendor channels and the VulDB advisory for any future fixes.

Workarounds

Place the application behind a WAF configured with SQL injection rule sets that inspect query string parameters
Modify /admin/barcode.php to use parameterized queries via mysqli_prepare or PDO with bound parameters, and cast ID to an integer before use
Limit database privileges of the application user to the minimum required, removing rights such as DROP, ALTER, and FILE
Disable the barcode admin functionality if it is not actively used in production workflows

bash

# Example hardening: cast ID to integer in PHP before query execution
# $id = (int) $_GET['ID'];
# $stmt = $conn->prepare('SELECT * FROM products WHERE id = ?');
# $stmt->bind_param('i', $id);
# $stmt->execute();