Executive Summary

CVE-2025-14711 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the FantasticLBP Hotels_Server project, specifically in the /controller/api/hotelList.php file. It arises from improper validation and handling of user-supplied parameters such as 'pickedHotelName' and 'type', which are directly used in SQL queries without adequate sanitization. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code remotely without authentication, enabling unauthorized access to the database, including reading, modifying, or deleting sensitive data. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized database access, allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive information. It can result in data leakage, data tampering, full system compromise, and potential service disruption. Since the attack can be performed remotely without authentication, it poses a severe risk to system security, data integrity, and business continuity. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by testing the vulnerable parameters `pickedHotelName` and `type` in the `/controller/api/hotelList.php` endpoint for SQL injection. A common method is to use the sqlmap tool to automate detection. For example, you can run a command like: ``` sqlmap.py -u "http://hotelsserver/controller/api/HotelList.php" --data="key=TheHotelReversationApplication&request=5&pickedHotelName=酒店&cityName=北京&page=1&size=10&pickedStar=x&pickedPrice=x" -p pickedHotelName --current-db --batch ``` This command tests the `pickedHotelName` parameter for SQL injection vulnerabilities. Similar testing can be done targeting the `type` parameter by adjusting the payload accordingly. Additionally, vulnerable targets can be discovered using Google dorking with queries like `inurl:controller/api/hotelList.php` to identify exposed endpoints. These detection methods help confirm the presence of the SQL injection flaw. [3, 4, 5]

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include: 1. Implement prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, preventing injection attacks. 2. Enforce strict input validation and filtering on the `pickedHotelName` and `type` parameters to ensure inputs conform to expected formats. 3. Minimize database user privileges by avoiding the use of high-privilege accounts (such as root or admin) for routine database operations. 4. Conduct regular security audits of the code and systems to detect and remediate vulnerabilities promptly. If possible, consider replacing the affected component with an alternative product, as no official patches or mitigations have been provided by the vendor. These steps aim to protect system security and maintain data integrity. [3, 4, 5]

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized access, modification, and deletion of sensitive data through SQL injection, which can lead to data breaches and compromise data integrity and confidentiality. Such security failures can result in non-compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate protection of personal and sensitive data. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could cause violations of these regulations due to unauthorized data exposure and lack of adequate security controls. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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