CVE-2025-5614 Overview
CVE-2025-5614 is a SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System 1.2. The flaw resides in the /search-report-result.php endpoint, where the serachdata parameter is passed directly into a SQL query without proper sanitization. Remote attackers can manipulate this parameter to inject arbitrary SQL statements against the backend database. The exploit details have been disclosed publicly, lowering the barrier for opportunistic exploitation. The vulnerability maps to [CWE-74] (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component).
Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers can remotely inject SQL through the serachdata parameter, exposing report data and potentially modifying database contents.
Affected Products
- PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System 1.2
- /search-report-result.php endpoint
- Deployments using the serachdata search parameter
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-06-04 - CVE-2025-5614 published to NVD
- 2025-06-10 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-5614
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the search functionality of the Online Fire Reporting System. When a user submits data through the report search form, the application passes the serachdata parameter directly into a SQL query executed against the backend database. The application does not apply parameterized queries or input sanitization before constructing the query string.
An attacker can submit crafted input containing SQL metacharacters and operators. The injected payload alters the query logic, allowing the attacker to read arbitrary tables, enumerate database schema, or extract credentials stored within the application. Exploitation requires only network access and low-privilege authentication to the application.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper neutralization of user-supplied input within the serachdata POST/GET parameter handled by /search-report-result.php. The application concatenates the parameter value directly into a SQL statement rather than using prepared statements with bound parameters. This pattern is consistent with [CWE-74] injection weaknesses.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based and requires low privileges with no user interaction. An attacker submits an HTTP request to /search-report-result.php containing a malicious serachdata value. The payload uses standard SQL injection techniques such as UNION-based extraction or boolean-based blind injection to retrieve database contents. The public disclosure on GitHub CVE Report provides reproduction details.
No verified proof-of-concept code is reproduced here. Refer to the VulDB #311100 entry and the linked GitHub disclosure for technical specifics.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-5614
Indicators of Compromise
- HTTP requests to /search-report-result.php containing SQL metacharacters such as ', ", UNION, SELECT, --, or /* in the serachdata parameter
- Unexpected database errors logged by the PHP application referencing the search endpoint
- Anomalous outbound data volumes from the web application database tier
Detection Strategies
- Inspect web server access logs for requests to /search-report-result.php containing encoded or raw SQL syntax in the serachdata parameter
- Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) rule set with SQL injection signatures targeting the vulnerable endpoint
- Enable database query logging and alert on queries originating from the application that contain UNION SELECT or information_schema references
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward web server and PHP error logs to a centralized log analytics platform for query-pattern analysis
- Baseline normal query patterns from the application service account and alert on deviations
- Monitor for failed login attempts and abnormal session activity preceding requests to the search endpoint
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-5614
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict network access to the Online Fire Reporting System until a vendor patch is applied or custom remediation is deployed
- Deploy WAF rules that block SQL injection payloads on the serachdata parameter
- Audit database logs for evidence of prior exploitation referencing the /search-report-result.php endpoint
- Rotate any credentials or secrets stored in the application database
Patch Information
No vendor advisory or official patch from PHPGurukul has been published at the time of NVD publication. Monitor the PHP Gurukul Security Resource and the VulDB CTI ID #311100 entry for updates. Operators should consider applying source-level fixes by replacing string concatenation with PDO prepared statements or mysqli parameterized queries.
Workarounds
- Modify /search-report-result.php to use prepared statements with bound parameters instead of string concatenation
- Implement server-side allow-list input validation for the serachdata parameter, restricting it to expected characters
- Apply least-privilege controls to the database account used by the application, removing unnecessary read access to sensitive tables
- Place the application behind an authenticated reverse proxy if it is exposed to untrusted networks
# Example WAF rule pattern (ModSecurity) blocking SQLi on the vulnerable parameter
SecRule ARGS:serachdata "@rx (?i)(union(\s|/\*.*\*/)+select|select.+from|--|;|/\*|\bor\b\s+\d+=\d+)" \
"id:1005614,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'CVE-2025-5614 SQLi attempt on search-report-result.php'"
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