CVE-2025-15198
SQL Injection in College Notes Uploading System /login.php
Publication date: 2025-12-29
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| code-projects | college_notes_uploading_system | 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a SQL injection weakness in the College Notes Uploading System 1.0, specifically in the /login.php file. An attacker can manipulate the 'User' argument to execute unauthorized SQL commands remotely, potentially compromising the database.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an attacker to access, modify, or delete sensitive data stored in the database. This can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to user accounts, and disruption of the system's normal operations.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access, data leakage, and data tampering due to SQL injection, which can lead to breaches of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. Such security failures can result in non-compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive information. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could cause violations of these regulations by exposing or compromising protected data. [1, 2, 3]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This SQL injection vulnerability can be detected by testing the 'user' parameter in the login.php file for SQL injection flaws. One common method is to use automated tools like sqlmap to test the endpoint. For example, you can run a command such as: sqlmap -u "http://target/login.php" --data="user=admin&pass=admin" --risk=3 --level=5 to check for injection points. Additionally, searching for URLs containing 'login.php' using Google Dorking (e.g., inurl:login.php) can help identify potentially vulnerable targets. Manual testing can include injecting typical SQL injection payloads into the 'user' parameter and observing the response for errors or unexpected behavior. [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include implementing prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, enforcing strict input validation and filtering to ensure inputs conform to expected formats, and restricting database user permissions to the minimum necessary to reduce impact if exploited. Avoid using high-privilege database accounts for routine operations. If possible, consider replacing the affected software with an alternative product. Prompt remediation is critical to protect system integrity and data security. [1, 3, 2]