CVE-2025-8967 Overview
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability affects the /admin/operations/packages.php file, where improper handling of the pname parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. This flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate database queries without authentication, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application's data.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially gain unauthorized access to the underlying system through the vulnerable pname parameter in the administrative packages functionality.
Affected Products
- Mayurik Online Tour & Travel Management System version 1.0
- itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System 1.0
- Web applications using the vulnerable /admin/operations/packages.php endpoint
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-08-14 - CVE-2025-8967 published to NVD
- 2025-08-18 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-8967
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Online Tour and Travel Management System's administrative interface. The application fails to properly sanitize user input passed through the pname parameter in the /admin/operations/packages.php file before incorporating it into SQL queries. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL statements that are executed by the database engine with the privileges of the application's database user.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous for internet-facing deployments. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to read sensitive data from the database, modify or delete records, and potentially execute administrative operations on the database server.
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), commonly referred to as injection vulnerabilities. The application directly concatenates or interpolates user-supplied input from the pname parameter into SQL queries without implementing proper input validation, sanitization, or parameterized queries. This fundamental lack of input handling allows special SQL characters and commands to be interpreted as part of the query structure rather than as data values.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based, allowing remote exploitation without user interaction. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests targeting the /admin/operations/packages.php endpoint with specially constructed values in the pname parameter. The injected SQL commands are then executed in the context of the database connection established by the web application.
Since no authentication is required to trigger the vulnerability, any attacker with network access to the application can attempt exploitation. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of opportunistic attacks against vulnerable installations.
The vulnerability manifests in the package name handling functionality within the administrative operations module. When the application processes requests containing the pname parameter, the input is passed directly to SQL query construction without proper escaping or use of prepared statements. Attackers can leverage standard SQL injection techniques such as UNION-based extraction, boolean-based blind injection, or time-based blind injection to exfiltrate data or manipulate the database. For technical details and proof-of-concept information, refer to the GitHub CVE Issue Discussion.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-8967
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs related to the packages.php endpoint
- HTTP requests to /admin/operations/packages.php containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, UNION keywords, or comment sequences in the pname parameter
- Database query logs showing unexpected SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE operations originating from the packages management functionality
- Anomalous database connection patterns or query execution times indicative of time-based blind SQL injection attempts
Detection Strategies
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection patterns in requests to /admin/operations/packages.php
- Monitor application logs for requests containing common SQL injection payloads such as ' OR '1'='1, UNION SELECT, --, or ; DROP TABLE
- Deploy database activity monitoring to identify queries with unusual structures or data extraction patterns
- Utilize intrusion detection systems with signatures for SQL injection attack patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable detailed logging for all requests to administrative endpoints, particularly /admin/operations/packages.php
- Configure alerts for HTTP 500 errors or database errors that may indicate failed injection attempts
- Monitor for bulk data extraction patterns that could indicate successful exploitation
- Review database audit logs regularly for unauthorized data access or modifications
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-8967
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict network access to the administrative interface (/admin/operations/) to trusted IP addresses only
- Implement a Web Application Firewall with SQL injection detection rules as an interim protection measure
- Review and audit any recent database access logs for signs of exploitation
- Consider taking the application offline if it contains sensitive data until a proper fix is implemented
Patch Information
No official vendor patch is currently available for this vulnerability. Organizations using the itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System should implement the workarounds below and monitor for updates from the vendor. Additional technical information can be found at VulDB #319962.
Workarounds
- Implement input validation to reject SQL special characters in the pname parameter before processing
- Modify the vulnerable code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements instead of direct string concatenation
- Deploy a reverse proxy or WAF configured to filter SQL injection patterns from incoming requests
- Restrict database user privileges to minimum required operations to limit the impact of successful exploitation
# Example: Restrict access to admin directory using .htaccess
# Place this file in the /admin/ directory
# Deny access from all IPs
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
# Allow only trusted IP addresses
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
Allow from 10.0.0.0/8
# Alternatively, require authentication
# AuthType Basic
# AuthName "Admin Access"
# AuthUserFile /path/to/.htpasswd
# Require valid-user
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