CVE-2025-10400
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Food Ordering Management System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the ticket_id parameter in /routers/ticket-message.php. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database content. All installations of version 1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Food Ordering Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including sensitive data theft, authentication bypass, or system takeover via SQL injection leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of customer information, order details, and potentially administrative credentials stored in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting unauthorized access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub. Attack requires access to the vulnerable endpoint but may not require authentication depending on application configuration.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Parameterized Queries
allImplement proper input validation and use parameterized queries/prepared statements for all database operations.
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict network access to the application to trusted IP addresses only
- Implement database user with minimal required permissions (principle of least privilege)
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /routers/ticket-message.php exists and accepts ticket_id parameter without proper validation. Test with SQL injection payloads in a controlled environment.Check Version:
Check application version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection attempts are properly blocked and that parameterized queries are implemented for ticket_id parameter.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or unusual database queries
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /routers/ticket-message.php with SQL injection patterns in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/routers/ticket-message.php" AND (param="ticket_id" AND value MATCHES "'.*[UNION|SELECT|OR|AND|--|#|/*].*'")