CVE-2025-12293
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| janobe | point_of_sales | 1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw in the SourceCodester Point of Sales 1.0 application, specifically in the /category.php file. The issue occurs because the 'category' parameter is used directly in SQL queries without proper input validation or sanitization. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely, potentially manipulating the database in unauthorized ways. [2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized database operations such as data leakage, data tampering, unauthorized access, and potentially full system compromise. It can also cause service interruptions, severely affecting system security and business continuity. [2]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability can negatively impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA because it risks unauthorized access and leakage of sensitive data, which are violations of data protection and privacy requirements mandated by these regulations. [2]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the /category.php endpoint for SQL injection, specifically by manipulating the 'category' parameter. A common approach is to use automated tools like sqlmap to test for SQL injection vulnerabilities. For example, you can run a command like: sqlmap -u "http://target/pos/category.php" --data="category=1" --risk=3 --level=5 to test the POST parameter 'category' for injection. Additionally, monitoring network traffic for unusual POST requests to /category.php with suspicious payloads can help detect exploitation attempts. [2]
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. 2) Applying strict input validation and filtering on the 'category' parameter to ensure it conforms to expected formats. 3) Minimizing database user permissions by avoiding the use of high-privilege accounts for routine database operations. 4) Conducting regular security audits to detect and fix vulnerabilities promptly. Since no fixed version is specified, these measures should be applied immediately to protect data integrity and system security. [2]