CVE-2025-9426 Overview
A SQL Injection vulnerability has been identified in itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability exists in the /package.php file where manipulation of the subcatid parameter allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database. The attack can be performed remotely without authentication, and public exploit information is available.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to extract, modify, or delete sensitive data from the database, potentially compromising user credentials, booking information, and other confidential business data.
Affected Products
- Mayurik Online Tour & Travel Management System version 1.0
- itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System 1.0
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-08-25 - CVE-2025-9426 published to NVD
- 2025-09-02 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-9426
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component), which encompasses injection vulnerabilities including SQL injection. The vulnerable endpoint /package.php accepts a user-supplied subcatid parameter that is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization.
The application fails to validate or sanitize the subcatid input before constructing database queries, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL statements. This could enable data exfiltration, authentication bypass, or even complete database compromise depending on the database user privileges and system configuration.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is the lack of proper input validation and the use of unsanitized user input directly in SQL query construction. The subcatid parameter in /package.php is directly concatenated into SQL queries without:
- Input validation to ensure the parameter contains only expected values
- Parameterized queries or prepared statements to separate data from SQL commands
- Proper escaping of special SQL characters
Attack Vector
The attack can be executed remotely over the network without any authentication requirements. An attacker needs only to craft a malicious HTTP request to the /package.php endpoint with a specially crafted subcatid parameter value containing SQL injection payloads.
The attack flow typically involves:
- Identifying the vulnerable parameter through reconnaissance
- Crafting malicious SQL payloads to probe the database structure
- Extracting sensitive data or manipulating database contents through continued injection attacks
For technical details about the vulnerability mechanism and exploitation, see the GitHub CVE Issue Discussion and VulDB #321269.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-9426
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual SQL error messages in web server logs originating from /package.php
- Requests to /package.php containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, INSERT, DELETE, DROP) in the subcatid parameter
- Database query logs showing unexpected queries or unusual access patterns
- Anomalous outbound data transfers from the database server
Detection Strategies
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection patterns in the subcatid parameter
- Monitor HTTP request logs for suspicious payloads targeting /package.php
- Configure intrusion detection systems (IDS) to alert on common SQL injection signatures
- Review database audit logs for unauthorized data access or modification attempts
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable detailed logging on the web server for all requests to /package.php
- Implement real-time alerting for SQL syntax errors generated by the application
- Monitor database connection patterns for unusual query volumes or access times
- Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to identify post-exploitation activity
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-9426
Immediate Actions Required
- Remove or restrict access to the /package.php endpoint until a patch is available
- Deploy Web Application Firewall rules to block SQL injection attempts
- Implement input validation on the subcatid parameter to accept only numeric values
- Review database user privileges and apply least privilege principles
- Back up all database content before implementing any changes
Patch Information
No official vendor patch has been released for this vulnerability at the time of publication. The vendor (ITSourceCode) should be contacted for updates on remediation. Organizations using this software should consider implementing the workarounds below or migrating to an alternative solution.
Workarounds
- Implement prepared statements with parameterized queries in the /package.php file
- Add server-side input validation to ensure subcatid only accepts integer values
- Deploy a WAF rule specifically filtering the subcatid parameter for SQL injection patterns
- Temporarily disable the affected functionality until a permanent fix is applied
- Consider restricting access to the application to trusted networks only
# Example Apache ModSecurity WAF rule to block SQL injection in subcatid parameter
SecRule ARGS:subcatid "@detectSQLi" \
"id:100001,\
phase:2,\
deny,\
status:403,\
msg:'SQL Injection attempt detected in subcatid parameter',\
log,\
auditlog"
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