CVE-2025-41029: Zeon Academy Pro SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE-2025-41029 Overview

A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Zeon Academy Pro by Zeon Global Tech. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve, create, update, and delete database contents by sending a specially crafted POST request using the phonenumber parameter in the /private/continue-upload.php endpoint. The flaw represents a severe security risk as it enables complete database compromise without requiring authentication.

Critical Impact

Unauthenticated attackers can perform full database manipulation including data exfiltration, modification, and deletion through the vulnerable phonenumber parameter.

Affected Products

• Zeon Academy Pro by Zeon Global Tech

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-04-21 - CVE CVE-2025-41029 published to NVD
• 2026-04-21 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-41029

Vulnerability Analysis

This SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) exists due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The vulnerable endpoint /private/continue-upload.php fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input in the phonenumber POST parameter before incorporating it into SQL queries. This allows attackers to manipulate the SQL query structure and execute arbitrary database commands.

The vulnerability is particularly severe because it requires no authentication or user interaction to exploit. An attacker with network access can directly target the vulnerable endpoint and inject malicious SQL statements. The successful exploitation grants attackers complete control over database operations, enabling them to read sensitive information, modify existing records, insert new data, or delete entire database tables.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is the lack of proper input validation and sanitization on the phonenumber parameter in the /private/continue-upload.php file. The application directly concatenates user input into SQL queries without using parameterized queries or prepared statements, allowing SQL metacharacters to break out of the intended query context and execute attacker-controlled SQL commands.

Attack Vector

The attack is network-based and targets the /private/continue-upload.php endpoint via HTTP POST requests. An attacker constructs a malicious payload within the phonenumber parameter that contains SQL injection syntax. When the server processes this request, the unsanitized input is incorporated into database queries, allowing the attacker to:

• Extract sensitive data from the database using UNION-based or blind SQL injection techniques
• Modify existing records to alter application behavior or user credentials
• Insert malicious data into tables
• Delete database contents, potentially causing data loss or denial of service
• Potentially escalate to operating system command execution depending on database configuration

The vulnerability requires no authentication, making it accessible to any attacker with network access to the application. For detailed technical information, refer to the INCIBE Security Notice on SQL Injection.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-41029

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual POST requests to /private/continue-upload.php with SQL injection patterns in the phonenumber parameter
• Database query logs showing malformed or unexpected SQL statements containing UNION, SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE clauses
• Web server access logs with encoded SQL injection payloads targeting the vulnerable endpoint
• Unexpected database modifications or data exfiltration activity

Detection Strategies

• Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in HTTP POST parameters
• Implement database activity monitoring to alert on unusual query patterns or unauthorized data access
• Monitor web server logs for requests to /private/continue-upload.php containing SQL metacharacters such as single quotes, double dashes, or UNION keywords
• Enable database audit logging to track all queries executed against sensitive tables

Monitoring Recommendations

• Configure SIEM rules to correlate web application requests with database query anomalies
• Establish baseline metrics for normal database query patterns to identify deviations
• Monitor for bulk data extraction attempts or unusual query result sizes
• Set up alerts for failed authentication attempts combined with SQL injection indicators

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-41029

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict network access to the /private/continue-upload.php endpoint using firewall rules or access control lists
• Deploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection attempts targeting the phonenumber parameter
• Consider temporarily disabling the vulnerable functionality until a patch is available
• Review database logs for evidence of exploitation and assess potential data compromise

Patch Information

At the time of publication, specific patch information from Zeon Global Tech is not available in the CVE data. Organizations should monitor the INCIBE Security Notice and contact Zeon Global Tech directly for patch availability and remediation guidance.

Workarounds

• Implement input validation to reject SQL metacharacters in the phonenumber parameter at the application or WAF level
• Apply the principle of least privilege to database accounts used by the application to limit potential damage from exploitation
• Use network segmentation to isolate the database server from direct internet access
• If source code access is available, modify the vulnerable code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements