CVE-2025-7929 Overview
A critical SQL Injection vulnerability has been identified in Carmelo Church Donation System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the /members/edit_Members.php file, where improper handling of the fname parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate database queries without authentication, potentially compromising the entire donation management system and exposing sensitive donor information.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can exploit this SQL Injection vulnerability to extract, modify, or delete sensitive data from the church donation database, including donor personal information and financial records.
Affected Products
- Carmelo Church Donation System 1.0
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-07-21 - CVE CVE-2025-7929 published to NVD
- 2025-07-29 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-7929
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL Injection vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation in the member editing functionality of the Church Donation System. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries executed against the backend database. The vulnerable endpoint /members/edit_Members.php accepts the fname parameter directly without employing parameterized queries or prepared statements, allowing attackers to break out of the intended query structure and execute arbitrary SQL commands. The CVE description notes that other parameters may also be affected by similar injection issues, suggesting a systemic lack of input validation across the application.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component). The application directly concatenates user input into SQL query strings without proper escaping or the use of parameterized queries. This fundamental coding flaw allows special SQL characters and keywords submitted through the fname parameter to be interpreted as part of the SQL command structure rather than as literal data values.
Attack Vector
The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network without requiring any authentication or user interaction. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests targeting the /members/edit_Members.php endpoint with a specially crafted fname parameter containing SQL injection payloads. This enables attackers to perform various database operations including:
- Extracting sensitive donor information and financial records
- Modifying or deleting database entries
- Bypassing authentication mechanisms
- Potentially gaining further access to the underlying system depending on database permissions
The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of widespread exploitation. For technical details on this vulnerability, refer to the GitHub Issue on myCVE and the VulDB entry #317058.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-7929
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual database query patterns or errors in application logs related to /members/edit_Members.php
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, INSERT, DROP, etc.) in the fname parameter
- Unexpected database modifications or data extraction activities
- Access logs showing repeated requests to the edit members endpoint with varying payloads
Detection Strategies
- Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint
- Implement database activity monitoring to identify anomalous query patterns or unauthorized data access
- Configure IDS/IPS signatures to detect common SQL injection attack vectors in HTTP traffic
- Review application and database logs for suspicious activity patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable verbose logging on the Church Donation System application to capture all requests to /members/edit_Members.php
- Monitor database query logs for syntax errors or unusual query structures that may indicate injection attempts
- Set up alerts for multiple failed or suspicious requests from single IP addresses
- Implement real-time monitoring of database access patterns to detect data exfiltration attempts
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-7929
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict access to /members/edit_Members.php through network-level controls or authentication requirements
- Deploy WAF rules to filter SQL injection attempts targeting the fname parameter and related fields
- Consider taking the application offline if it contains sensitive data until patches can be applied
- Audit database access logs and check for signs of prior exploitation
Patch Information
No official patch information is currently available from the vendor. Organizations using Carmelo Church Donation System 1.0 should contact the vendor directly for remediation guidance. In the interim, implement the recommended workarounds and consider alternative software solutions if a patch is not made available promptly.
For additional vulnerability details, refer to:
Workarounds
- Implement input validation at the application level by adding parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database operations
- Deploy a reverse proxy or WAF with SQL injection protection rules in front of the application
- Restrict database user permissions to limit the impact of successful SQL injection attacks
- Isolate the database server and limit network access to only authorized application servers
# Example WAF rule configuration (ModSecurity)
# Block SQL injection patterns in fname parameter
SecRule ARGS:fname "@detectSQLi" \
"id:100001,\
phase:2,\
deny,\
status:403,\
log,\
msg:'SQL Injection attempt detected in fname parameter',\
tag:'CVE-2025-7929'"
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