CVE-2025-8982 Overview
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability affects the currency management functionality within the administrative panel, specifically in the file /admin/operations/currency.php. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the curr_code parameter to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially compromising the underlying database.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially gain unauthorized access to the application's backend systems through malicious manipulation of the curr_code parameter.
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-2025-8982 published to NVD
- 2025-08-18 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-8982
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL injection vulnerability exists in the currency management module of the Online Tour and Travel Management System. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input in the curr_code parameter before incorporating it into SQL queries. This classic injection flaw allows attackers to break out of the intended query structure and execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication requirements, making it accessible to any attacker who can reach the administrative interface. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of active exploitation in the wild.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is improper input validation and the lack of parameterized queries or prepared statements when handling the curr_code argument in /admin/operations/currency.php. The application directly concatenates user input into SQL queries without sanitization, escaping, or validation, enabling SQL injection attacks (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component).
Attack Vector
The attack can be initiated remotely over the network. An attacker targets the /admin/operations/currency.php endpoint and manipulates the curr_code parameter with specially crafted SQL payloads. By injecting malicious SQL syntax, the attacker can:
- Extract sensitive information from the database including user credentials, customer data, and booking information
- Modify or delete database records
- Potentially escalate privileges within the application
- In some configurations, execute commands on the underlying operating system
The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited with low attack complexity, making it a significant security concern for any deployment of this software.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-8982
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual or malformed requests to /admin/operations/currency.php containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, double dashes, or UNION keywords in the curr_code parameter
- Database error messages appearing in application logs or HTTP responses indicating failed injection attempts
- Unexpected database queries or access patterns in database audit logs
- Anomalous data extraction or bulk data access from the application database
Detection Strategies
- Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in HTTP parameters, particularly targeting the curr_code parameter
- Implement application-level logging to capture all requests to /admin/operations/currency.php with full parameter details
- Monitor database query logs for suspicious patterns including UNION-based injections, time-based blind injection attempts, or queries accessing system tables
- Use intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for common SQL injection attack patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable verbose logging on the web server for all requests to administrative endpoints
- Configure database auditing to track queries executed against sensitive tables
- Set up alerting for multiple failed or malformed requests to the currency management endpoint
- Monitor for unusual network traffic patterns indicating data exfiltration following successful exploitation
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-8982
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict access to the /admin/operations/currency.php endpoint using network-level controls or authentication requirements
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules enabled
- If possible, disable or remove the vulnerable currency management functionality until a patch is available
- Review database user permissions to ensure the application uses least-privilege database accounts
- Implement network segmentation to limit exposure of the administrative interface
Patch Information
No official vendor patch has been identified for this vulnerability at the time of publication. Organizations using itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System should monitor the IT Source Code website for security updates. Additional technical details are available in the GitHub Issue Discussion and the VulDB CVE Report.
Workarounds
- Implement input validation at the application level to reject curr_code values containing SQL metacharacters
- Use prepared statements or parameterized queries if modifying the source code is feasible
- Place the administrative interface behind a VPN or IP whitelist to restrict access
- Consider migrating to an alternative travel management system that receives regular security updates
# Example: Apache mod_security rule to block SQL injection in curr_code parameter
SecRule ARGS:curr_code "@detectSQLi" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'SQL Injection attempt in curr_code parameter'"
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