CVE-2025-7509 Overview
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been discovered in code-projects Modern Bag version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the /admin/slide.php file, where improper handling of the idSlide parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate database queries without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or complete database compromise.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially gain further access to the underlying system through the unprotected /admin/slide.php endpoint.
Affected Products
- code-projects Modern Bag 1.0
Discovery Timeline
- July 13, 2025 - CVE-2025-7509 published to NVD
- July 15, 2025 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-7509
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL injection vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the administrative slide management functionality of Modern Bag. The vulnerable endpoint /admin/slide.php accepts the idSlide parameter without adequate sanitization before incorporating it into SQL queries. Attackers can exploit this weakness remotely over the network without requiring any authentication or user interaction.
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component), commonly known as injection vulnerabilities. When user-controlled input is passed directly into database queries without proper parameterization or escaping, attackers can craft malicious input that alters the intended SQL logic.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input validation and sanitization of the idSlide parameter in the /admin/slide.php file. The application directly incorporates user-supplied data into SQL queries without using prepared statements, parameterized queries, or proper input filtering. This allows special SQL characters and commands to be interpreted as part of the query structure rather than as literal data values.
Attack Vector
The attack can be initiated remotely over the network. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests to the /admin/slide.php endpoint with specially crafted idSlide parameter values containing SQL injection payloads. Common attack techniques include:
- Union-based SQL injection to extract data from other database tables
- Boolean-based blind injection to enumerate database contents
- Time-based blind injection when direct output is not available
- Stacked queries (if supported) to execute arbitrary SQL commands
The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and exploit information may be available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Attackers can leverage this flaw to read sensitive database contents, bypass authentication mechanisms, modify or delete data, or potentially execute operating system commands depending on database configuration.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-7509
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual HTTP requests to /admin/slide.php containing SQL syntax in the idSlide parameter
- Database error messages appearing in application logs or HTTP responses indicating SQL syntax errors
- Unexpected database queries or query patterns in database audit logs
- Suspicious characters in web server access logs such as single quotes, UNION, SELECT, OR 1=1, and comment sequences
Detection Strategies
- Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the idSlide parameter
- Monitor application and web server logs for requests containing SQL injection signatures or encoded SQL syntax
- Enable database query logging and alert on anomalous query patterns or failed authentication attempts
- Implement intrusion detection rules to identify SQL injection attack patterns in network traffic
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable verbose logging for the Modern Bag application, specifically for database operations and administrative functions
- Configure alerting for repeated failed database queries that may indicate injection attempts
- Monitor for unauthorized data access patterns or bulk data extraction from the database
- Review web server access logs regularly for suspicious request patterns targeting administrative endpoints
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-7509
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict network access to the /admin/slide.php endpoint using IP allowlisting or VPN requirements
- Deploy WAF rules to filter SQL injection payloads in the idSlide parameter
- Consider temporarily disabling the vulnerable slide management functionality until a patch is available
- Audit database access logs for evidence of prior exploitation
Patch Information
No official vendor patch has been identified at this time. Organizations should monitor the Code Projects Security Resources and the GitHub CVE Issue Discussion for updates. Additional technical details are available through VulDB #316191.
Workarounds
- Implement input validation to restrict the idSlide parameter to numeric values only before processing
- Apply prepared statements or parameterized queries to the vulnerable code section
- Deploy a reverse proxy or WAF with SQL injection protection rules in front of the application
- Isolate the application database and limit database user permissions to only required operations
# Example: Apache .htaccess rule to restrict admin access by IP
<Files "slide.php">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
</Files>
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