CVE-2025-10811 Overview
A SQL Injection vulnerability has been discovered in code-projects Hostel Management System version 1.0. The flaw exists in an unknown function within the file /justines/admin/mod_comments/index.php?view=view, where improper sanitization of the ID parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. This vulnerability 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, modify, or delete sensitive data from the hostel management database, potentially compromising student records, administrative credentials, and payment information.
Affected Products
- Angeljudesuarez Hostel Management System version 1.0
- Code-projects Hostel Management System deployments using the vulnerable comment module
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-09-22 - CVE-2025-10811 published to NVD
- 2025-09-25 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-10811
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component) affects the comment viewing functionality within the Hostel Management System's administrative interface. The vulnerable endpoint /justines/admin/mod_comments/index.php?view=view accepts an ID parameter that is directly incorporated into database queries without proper input validation or parameterized query implementation.
The vulnerability is network-accessible and requires no authentication or user interaction to exploit, making it particularly dangerous for internet-facing deployments. An attacker can craft malicious requests containing SQL metacharacters in the ID parameter to manipulate database queries, potentially extracting sensitive information such as user credentials, personal student data, and administrative records stored within the system.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is the failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. The application directly concatenates the ID parameter value into database queries without implementing prepared statements, parameterized queries, or input validation mechanisms. This allows specially crafted input containing SQL syntax to alter the intended query logic.
Attack Vector
The attack can be performed remotely via HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoint. An attacker simply needs to manipulate the ID parameter in requests to /justines/admin/mod_comments/index.php?view=view. By injecting SQL metacharacters and payload syntax, the attacker can perform union-based, error-based, or blind SQL injection attacks to enumerate database contents, bypass authentication, or execute administrative database operations.
The vulnerability allows for low-impact compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as attackers can read, modify, or delete data within the accessible database scope. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be actively used in attacks against unpatched systems.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-10811
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual or malformed HTTP requests targeting /justines/admin/mod_comments/index.php with suspicious ID parameter values
- Web server logs containing SQL injection payloads such as single quotes, UNION SELECT statements, or comment sequences (--, /**/)
- Database error messages appearing in application responses or logs indicating query syntax errors
- Unexpected database query patterns or access to tables outside normal application behavior
Detection Strategies
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in the ID parameter
- Configure database activity monitoring to alert on anomalous queries originating from the application
- Deploy intrusion detection systems with signatures for common SQL injection attack patterns
- Enable verbose logging on the web server and database to capture suspicious request patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor HTTP request logs for the vulnerable endpoint /justines/admin/mod_comments/index.php?view=view with unusual parameter values
- Set up alerts for database errors that may indicate injection attempts
- Review access logs for repeated requests from single IP addresses targeting the vulnerable endpoint
- Implement application-level logging to track parameter values passed to database queries
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-10811
Immediate Actions Required
- Take the Hostel Management System offline or restrict access to trusted networks until a patch is applied
- Implement Web Application Firewall rules to filter malicious input targeting the vulnerable endpoint
- Block public internet access to the administrative interface at /justines/admin/
- Review database logs for any signs of prior exploitation and assess data integrity
Patch Information
No official vendor patch has been released for this vulnerability at the time of publication. Organizations using this software should monitor the Code Projects website and the GitHub CVE Issue Discussion for updates. Consider engaging with the developer community or implementing custom patches if the source code is available.
For additional vulnerability details, refer to VulDB #325169.
Workarounds
- Implement input validation on the server-side to reject non-numeric values in the ID parameter
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall to filter known SQL injection patterns before they reach the application
- Restrict network access to the administrative interface using IP whitelisting or VPN requirements
- Consider migrating to an actively maintained hostel management solution with proper security practices
# Example: Restrict access to admin directory via Apache .htaccess
# Place this in /justines/admin/.htaccess
<RequireAll>
Require ip 192.168.1.0/24
Require ip 10.0.0.0/8
</RequireAll>
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