CVE-2025-57515
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-06
Last updated on: 2025-10-08
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| uniclare | student_portal | 2 |
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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. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a time-based SQL injection in Uniclare Student Portal v2. It allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through vulnerable input fields, enabling them to execute time-delay functions to infer database responses and extract information. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data such as student records, financial information, and administrative credentials. It may result in data breaches, account takeovers of students, faculty, and administrators, system compromise, further attacks on server infrastructure, and reputational damage to the institution. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive personal and financial data, which may result in non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, potentially causing legal penalties and loss of trust. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this time-based SQL injection vulnerability can be performed by testing the input fields of the Uniclare Student Portal v2 for SQL injection flaws. This involves injecting time-delay SQL payloads into input fields and observing response delays to infer vulnerability. Common commands include using tools like sqlmap with time-based injection techniques or manual testing with payloads such as "' OR SLEEP(5)--" in input fields to see if the response is delayed by approximately 5 seconds, indicating a vulnerability. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying input validation and sanitization to all user inputs in the Uniclare Student Portal v2 to prevent SQL injection. Use prepared statements or parameterized queries to handle database interactions securely. Additionally, restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary, monitor logs for suspicious activities, and consider temporarily disabling vulnerable input features until a patch or update is available. [1]