CVE-2025-10836: Pet Grooming Management Software SQLi Flaw

CVE-2025-10836 Overview

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in an unknown function within the file /admin/print1.php. By manipulating the ID argument, an attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database. This attack can be launched remotely without authentication, and an exploit has been made publicly available.

Critical Impact

Remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to read, modify, or delete data from the application's database, potentially leading to complete compromise of sensitive pet grooming business data and customer information.

Affected Products

• Mayurik Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0
• SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0

Discovery Timeline

• 2025-09-23 - CVE-2025-10836 published to NVD
• 2025-09-24 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-10836

Vulnerability Analysis

This SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component) affects the /admin/print1.php endpoint in the Pet Grooming Management Software. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of user-supplied input in the ID parameter, which is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterized query usage.

The vulnerability is accessible over the network without requiring any authentication or user interaction, making it particularly dangerous for exposed installations. While the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited to the immediate application context, successful exploitation could allow attackers to extract sensitive business and customer data, manipulate records, or potentially escalate their access.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is the failure to properly validate, sanitize, or parameterize user input before incorporating it into SQL queries. The ID parameter in /admin/print1.php is directly concatenated into database queries, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL statements. This represents a classic injection flaw where developer trust in user-supplied data leads to security vulnerabilities.

Attack Vector

The attack vector is network-based, allowing remote exploitation. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests to the /admin/print1.php endpoint with specially crafted ID parameter values containing SQL injection payloads. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction to exploit.

The attack flow typically involves:

1. Identifying the vulnerable endpoint (/admin/print1.php)
2. Crafting SQL injection payloads within the ID parameter
3. Sending malicious requests to extract data, modify records, or probe database structure
4. Leveraging obtained information for further attacks or data exfiltration

For detailed technical analysis of the vulnerability, see the GitHub SQL Injection Report.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-10836

Indicators of Compromise

• Anomalous HTTP requests to /admin/print1.php containing SQL syntax in the ID parameter
• Database error messages in application logs indicating SQL syntax errors
• Unusual database query patterns or execution times
• Evidence of data extraction or bulk SELECT statements in database logs

Detection Strategies

• Monitor web application firewall (WAF) logs for SQL injection patterns targeting /admin/print1.php
• Implement intrusion detection rules for common SQL injection payloads in HTTP GET/POST parameters
• Review database query logs for anomalous statements containing UNION SELECT, OR 1=1, or other injection indicators
• Deploy application-level monitoring to detect unexpected database interactions from the print functionality

Monitoring Recommendations

• Enable detailed logging for the /admin/print1.php endpoint and all database interactions
• Configure alerts for HTTP requests containing common SQL injection metacharacters (', ", --, ;, UNION, SELECT)
• Monitor for unusual patterns in database access, particularly bulk data retrieval operations
• Implement real-time log analysis to correlate web requests with database activity

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-10836

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict network access to the /admin/ directory using IP whitelisting or VPN requirements
• Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules
• Disable or remove the vulnerable /admin/print1.php file if the print functionality is not critical
• Audit the application for other potential SQL injection vulnerabilities

Patch Information

As of the last update (2025-09-24), no official patch has been released by the vendor. Organizations using this software should monitor the SourceCodester website for security updates. Given the nature of SourceCodester software (typically educational/demo applications), consider whether continued use is appropriate for production environments.

For additional vulnerability details, refer to the VulDB entry #325193.

Workarounds

• Implement input validation to allow only numeric values in the ID parameter
• Modify the source code to use prepared statements with parameterized queries
• Deploy a WAF rule to block requests with SQL injection patterns in the ID parameter
• Place the application behind an authentication gateway to reduce the attack surface

# Example .htaccess configuration to restrict admin access
<Directory /var/www/html/admin>
    Order deny,allow
    Deny from all
    Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
    # Alternatively, require authentication
    AuthType Basic
    AuthName "Admin Access"
    AuthUserFile /etc/apache2/.htpasswd
    Require valid-user
</Directory>