CVE-2025-5707
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| anujk305 | human_metapneumovirus_\(hmpv\)_-_testing_management_system | 1.0 |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-5707 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the PHPGurukul Human Metapneumovirus Testing Management System version 1.0, specifically in the /registered-user-testing.php file. The vulnerability occurs because the 'testtype' parameter is improperly handled and directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization or validation. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code remotely, enabling unauthorized database operations such as data leakage, manipulation, or full system compromise without requiring authentication. [1, 2, 3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can severely impact you by allowing attackers to remotely execute arbitrary SQL commands on your database. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, data leakage, data manipulation, and potentially full system compromise. Since exploitation requires no authentication and is easy to perform, attackers can exploit this flaw to disrupt system availability, compromise data integrity, and breach confidentiality. [2, 3]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the 'testtype' parameter in the /registered-user-testing.php file for SQL injection. One method is to use sqlmap, an automated SQL injection tool, targeting the POST request with the 'testtype' parameter. For example, a command like: sqlmap -u "http://target/registered-user-testing.php" --data="testtype=RT-PCR&fullname=...&mobilenumber=...&dob=..." --risk=3 --level=5 --batch can be used to confirm the injection. Additionally, a time-based blind SQL injection payload such as testtype=RT-PCR' RLIKE SLEEP(5) AND 'UbnL'='UbnL can be sent in a POST request to observe delays indicating vulnerability. Attackers can also locate vulnerable targets using Google Dorking with the query inurl:registered-user-testing.php. [2, 3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include: 1) Replacing the affected software with an alternative product if possible, as no known countermeasures currently exist. 2) Implementing prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, preventing injection. 3) Applying strict input validation and filtering to ensure inputs conform to expected formats. 4) Minimizing database user permissions to avoid elevated privileges for routine operations, reducing potential damage from exploitation. These steps are critical to protect system security and maintain data integrity. [2, 3]