CVE-2025-10795 Overview
A SQL Injection vulnerability has been identified in code-projects Online Bidding System version 1.0. This vulnerability exists in the /administrator/bidupdate.php file, where improper handling of the ID parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL statements. The attack can be initiated remotely without authentication, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive database information, data manipulation, or complete database compromise.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection flaw to extract sensitive data, modify database records, or potentially escalate to further system compromise through the vulnerable bidupdate.php endpoint.
Affected Products
- Fabian Online Bidding System 1.0
- code-projects Online Bidding System 1.0
Discovery Timeline
- September 22, 2025 - CVE-2025-10795 published to NVD
- September 25, 2025 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-10795
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL Injection vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation in the administrator module of the Online Bidding System. The /administrator/bidupdate.php endpoint accepts an ID parameter that is directly incorporated into database queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. This allows attackers to manipulate the SQL query structure by injecting malicious payloads through the ID parameter.
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component), which encompasses injection flaws where user-controlled input is not adequately sanitized before being used in dynamic commands or queries.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is the lack of proper input validation and the use of unsanitized user input directly in SQL queries. The ID parameter in the bidupdate.php file is not properly escaped, parameterized, or validated before being concatenated into database queries. This classic SQL injection pattern allows attackers to break out of the intended query context and execute arbitrary SQL commands.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based, requiring no authentication or user interaction. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests targeting the /administrator/bidupdate.php endpoint with a specially crafted ID parameter containing SQL injection payloads.
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the ID parameter in requests to the bidupdate.php file. Attackers can inject SQL syntax to alter query logic, extract data using UNION-based or error-based techniques, or perform blind SQL injection attacks. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation in the wild. For technical details on the exploitation method, refer to the GitHub CVE Report.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-10795
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual or malformed requests to /administrator/bidupdate.php containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, UNION statements, or comment markers
- Database error messages appearing in application logs or responses indicating query manipulation
- Unexpected database queries or access patterns in database audit logs
- Web server access logs showing repeated requests to the vulnerable endpoint with varying ID parameter values
Detection Strategies
- Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the bidupdate.php endpoint
- Monitor application logs for database error messages that may indicate SQL injection attempts
- Implement intrusion detection signatures for common SQL injection payloads in HTTP requests
- Review database query logs for anomalous patterns such as UNION SELECT statements or time-based delays
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable detailed logging for all requests to the /administrator/ directory
- Configure alerts for multiple failed or anomalous requests to bidupdate.php within short time periods
- Monitor database server performance for unusual query execution times that may indicate time-based blind SQL injection
- Implement real-time security monitoring for the Online Bidding System application
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-10795
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict access to the /administrator/ directory using IP whitelisting or VPN requirements
- Implement input validation for the ID parameter to accept only numeric values
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall with SQL injection protection rules
- Consider taking the application offline if it processes sensitive data until a proper fix is applied
Patch Information
No official vendor patch has been announced at this time. Users should monitor the Code Projects website for security updates. Additional vulnerability details and tracking information are available through VulDB #325152.
Workarounds
- Implement prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions in bidupdate.php
- Add server-side input validation to ensure the ID parameter contains only expected numeric values
- Restrict network access to the administrator interface to trusted IP addresses only
- Enable database query logging and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts
- Consider implementing a secondary authentication layer for administrative functions
# Configuration example - Apache .htaccess to restrict admin access
# Place in /administrator/.htaccess
<RequireAll>
Require ip 192.168.1.0/24
Require ip 10.0.0.0/8
</RequireAll>
# Alternative: Block direct access to vulnerable file
<Files "bidupdate.php">
Require all denied
</Files>
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