CVE-2025-8970 Overview
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability affects the /admin/operations/booking.php file, where improper handling of the ID parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially compromising database integrity and exposing sensitive information.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or complete database compromise.
Affected Products
- Mayurik Online Tour & Travel Management System 1.0
- itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System 1.0
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-08-14 - CVE-2025-8970 published to NVD
- 2025-08-18 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-8970
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL injection vulnerability exists in the booking management functionality of the Online Tour and Travel Management System. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input in the ID parameter before incorporating it into SQL queries. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL code that will be executed by the database engine.
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component), commonly referred to as injection vulnerabilities. SQL injection attacks of this nature can enable attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data from the database, modify or delete records, and potentially gain further access to the underlying server infrastructure.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input validation and sanitization in the /admin/operations/booking.php file. The ID parameter is directly concatenated or interpolated into SQL queries without proper escaping or the use of parameterized queries. This programming practice allows special SQL characters and commands to be interpreted by the database engine rather than being treated as literal data values.
Attack Vector
The attack can be initiated remotely over the network without requiring authentication. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads in the ID parameter. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and exploit details are available, increasing the risk of exploitation in the wild.
The attack process typically involves:
- Identifying the vulnerable endpoint at /admin/operations/booking.php
- Crafting a malicious request with SQL injection payload in the ID parameter
- Extracting database schema information through error-based or blind SQL injection techniques
- Exfiltrating sensitive data such as user credentials, booking records, and payment information
- Potentially escalating access to modify or delete database records
For technical details on the exploitation method, see the GitHub CVE Issue Discussion where the vulnerability has been documented.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-8970
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs from the /admin/operations/booking.php endpoint
- Unexpected database queries containing SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, DROP, or -- in the ID parameter
- Anomalous access patterns to the booking administration interface
- Database audit logs showing queries with concatenated strings or unusual WHERE clauses
Detection Strategies
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests targeting the booking endpoint
- Monitor application logs for SQL syntax errors or database exception messages
- Deploy intrusion detection signatures for common SQL injection payloads
- Enable database query logging and audit trails to identify suspicious query patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Configure real-time alerting for SQL injection attack signatures in WAF and IDS systems
- Establish baseline metrics for database query patterns and alert on anomalies
- Monitor for unauthorized data exfiltration attempts from the database
- Review access logs for the /admin/operations/ directory for suspicious activity
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-8970
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict access to the /admin/operations/booking.php endpoint through IP whitelisting or VPN requirements
- Implement input validation on the ID parameter to accept only numeric values
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall with SQL injection protection rules
- Consider taking the affected application offline until a proper fix can be implemented
Patch Information
No official vendor patch has been released at this time. System administrators should monitor the IT Source Code Resource website for potential updates. In the absence of an official patch, implementing the workarounds below is strongly recommended.
Additional vulnerability details can be found at VulDB #319965.
Workarounds
- Implement prepared statements with parameterized queries in the booking.php file to prevent SQL injection
- Apply strict input validation to ensure the ID parameter contains only expected numeric values
- Use stored procedures for database operations where possible
- Implement web application firewall rules to block common SQL injection patterns
- Restrict database user permissions to the minimum required for application functionality
# Example: Restrict access to admin operations via .htaccess
<Directory "/var/www/html/admin/operations">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
# Replace with your trusted IP range
</Directory>
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