CVE-2025-0579
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in Shiprocket Module for OpenCart allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the x-username parameter in the REST API module. This affects OpenCart installations with Shiprocket Module 3/4 enabled, potentially compromising the entire database. Attackers can steal sensitive data, modify database contents, or gain administrative access.
💻 Affected Systems
- OpenCart with Shiprocket Module
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data manipulation, privilege escalation to admin, and potential server takeover via SQL injection chaining.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to customer data, order information, and administrative credentials stored in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage to non-critical tables.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available in the GitHub gist reference. The vulnerability requires manipulation of the x-username parameter in HTTP requests.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available - vendor did not respond to disclosure
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider removing or disabling the Shiprocket Module if not essential.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Shiprocket REST API endpoint
allBlock or disable access to the vulnerable endpoint to prevent exploitation
# In OpenCart admin panel, disable Shiprocket Module
# In web server config (e.g., Apache/Nginx), add rule to block: /index.php?route=extension/shiprocket/module/restapi
Implement input validation filter
allAdd server-side validation to sanitize x-username parameter
# Modify the Shiprocket Module PHP code to validate/sanitize the x-username parameter
# Example: $username = filter_var($_GET['x-username'], FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING);
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the x-username parameter
- Restrict network access to the OpenCart instance using firewall rules to trusted IP addresses only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /index.php?route=extension/shiprocket/module/restapi endpoint exists and responds. Test with SQL injection payloads in x-username parameter.Check Version:
# Check OpenCart version: cat /path/to/opencart/version.txt or check admin panel
# Check Shiprocket Module: Look for extension/shiprocket/module filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the endpoint no longer accepts malicious SQL payloads in x-username parameter. Test with standard SQL injection test strings.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /index.php?route=extension/shiprocket/module/restapi with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database query patterns from the OpenCart application
- Failed login attempts or SQL errors in application logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST/GET requests containing SQL injection patterns (UNION, SELECT, etc.) in the x-username parameter
- Unusual outbound database connections from the web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/index.php?route=extension/shiprocket/module/restapi" AND (param="*x-username*" AND value="*SELECT* OR *UNION* OR *OR 1=1*")