CVE-2025-7516
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-13
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| anisha | online_appointment_booking_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-2025-7516 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the Online Appointment Booking System version 1.0, specifically in the /cancelbookingpatient.php file. It occurs because the application does not properly validate or sanitize the 'appointment' parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized access to the database, data leakage, modification, or deletion of data, and potentially full system compromise. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. [1, 2, 3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive data, data leakage, data tampering, and disruption of service. Attackers can manipulate the database remotely without authentication, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to loss of data integrity, exposure of sensitive information, and full system compromise. [1, 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 /cancelbookingpatient.php endpoint for SQL injection on the 'appointment' parameter. One can use tools like sqlmap to automate detection. An example payload to test is an error-based SQL injection using MySQL's EXTRACTVALUE function. A sample test command with sqlmap would be: sqlmap -u "http://targetsite/cancelbookingpatient.php" --data="appointment=11&submit=Submit" --risk=3 --level=5. Additionally, Google dorking with the query 'inurl:cancelbookingpatient.php' can help identify vulnerable targets. [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. 2) Applying prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input. 3) Implementing strict input validation and filtering on the 'appointment' parameter to ensure it conforms to expected formats. 4) Minimizing database user permissions by avoiding use of high-privilege accounts for routine operations. 5) Conducting regular security audits to detect and fix vulnerabilities promptly. [1, 3, 2]