CVE-2025-11487 Overview
A SQL Injection vulnerability has been discovered in SourceCodester Farm Management System version 1.0. This security flaw affects the /uploadProduct.php file, where the Type argument is improperly handled, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and exploit information has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of active exploitation.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers with low privileges can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive farm management data including product information, user credentials, and agricultural records.
Affected Products
- Janobe Farm Management System 1.0
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-10-08 - CVE-2025-11487 published to NVD
- 2025-10-09 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-11487
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation in the product upload functionality of the Farm Management System. The /uploadProduct.php endpoint accepts a Type parameter that is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. This allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to inject malicious SQL code through the Type argument, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or further system compromise.
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component), indicating that user-supplied input is not properly neutralized before being used in SQL query construction.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is the lack of proper input sanitization and the absence of parameterized queries (prepared statements) in the /uploadProduct.php file. The Type parameter value is likely concatenated directly into SQL query strings, allowing special SQL characters and syntax to be interpreted as part of the query logic rather than as literal data values.
Attack Vector
The attack can be initiated remotely over the network by an authenticated user with low privileges. The attacker manipulates the Type argument when uploading or managing product data. No user interaction is required beyond the initial authentication, making this vulnerability relatively straightforward to exploit. The publicly disclosed exploit information increases the likelihood of opportunistic attacks against unpatched systems.
The exploitation involves crafting malicious input containing SQL syntax within the Type parameter. When the application processes this input, the injected SQL commands are executed against the backend database, potentially allowing the attacker to extract sensitive data, modify records, or escalate privileges within the system.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-11487
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual or malformed requests to /uploadProduct.php containing SQL syntax in the Type parameter
- Database error messages in application logs indicating SQL syntax errors from the product upload functionality
- Unexpected database queries or query patterns in database audit logs
- Evidence of data exfiltration or unauthorized data modifications in farm management records
Detection Strategies
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection patterns in requests to /uploadProduct.php
- Enable detailed logging for the product upload functionality and monitor for suspicious parameter values
- Deploy database activity monitoring to detect anomalous query patterns or unauthorized data access
- Utilize intrusion detection systems with SQL injection signature detection capabilities
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor HTTP request logs for requests to /uploadProduct.php containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, INSERT, DROP, etc.)
- Enable database query logging and alert on unusual query structures or error rates
- Implement application-level logging for all product management operations
- Review access logs for patterns indicating automated exploitation attempts
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-11487
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict network access to the Farm Management System to trusted users and networks only
- Implement Web Application Firewall rules to filter SQL injection attack patterns
- Disable or restrict access to /uploadProduct.php if the product upload functionality is not critical
- Review user accounts and remove unnecessary privileges to limit the attack surface
Patch Information
No official vendor patch has been identified in the available CVE data. Organizations using SourceCodester Farm Management System 1.0 should contact the vendor directly or monitor the SourceCodester website for security updates. Additional technical details about this vulnerability can be found in the GitHub Issue Discussion and VulDB entry.
Workarounds
- Implement input validation and sanitization for the Type parameter at the web server or application gateway level
- Deploy a WAF configured to block SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable endpoint
- If source code access is available, modify /uploadProduct.php to use parameterized queries (prepared statements) for all database operations
- Consider isolating the database server and restricting database user permissions to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation
# Example: Apache mod_security rule to block SQL injection patterns
SecRule ARGS:Type "@detectSQLi" \
"id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'SQL Injection attempt detected in Type parameter'"
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