CVE-2025-5659
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-05
Last updated on: 2025-06-06
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| phpgurukul | complaint_management_system | 2.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
| CWE-74 | The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized database access, data leakage, data manipulation, and potentially full system compromise. Attackers can exploit it to disrupt system security and business continuity by executing arbitrary SQL commands, extracting sensitive information, or altering data. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-5659 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the PHPGurukul Complaint Management System 2.0, specifically in the /user/profile.php file. The vulnerability occurs because the 'pincode' parameter is not properly sanitized or validated before being used in SQL queries. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code remotely, potentially accessing or manipulating the database without authorization. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the "pincode" parameter in the /user/profile.php file for SQL injection. A common approach is to use automated tools like sqlmap to perform time-based blind SQL injection tests. For example, you can run a command such as: sqlmap -u "http://target/user/profile.php" --data="pincode=12345" --technique=T --dbms=MySQL --level=5 --risk=3 to check for injection points. Manual testing can also involve submitting payloads that cause delays or errors to observe the system's response. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include: 1) Implementing prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, preventing injection attacks. 2) Applying strict input validation and filtering on the "pincode" parameter to ensure it matches expected formats and blocks malicious input. 3) Restricting database user permissions to the minimum necessary, avoiding the use of high-privilege accounts such as 'root' or 'admin' for routine database operations. [1]