CVE-2025-10421
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Grading System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the /update_account.php endpoint. Remote attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive student grading data. Organizations using this specific version of the software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Student Grading System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, grade manipulation, or system takeover
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to student records and grading information
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub, making exploitation straightforward
🛠️ 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 newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
PHP/MySQLImplement proper input validation and parameterized queries for the ID parameter
Modify /update_account.php to use prepared statements: $stmt = $conn->prepare('UPDATE accounts SET ... WHERE id = ?'); $stmt->bind_param('i', $id);
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns
Add WAF rule: SecRule ARGS:id "@detectSQLi" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict network access to the grading system using firewall rules
- Implement database user with minimal required permissions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test /update_account.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check system version in admin panel or readme filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test with same payloads and verify they are rejected or sanitized📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or parameter manipulation in web logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /update_account.php with SQL keywords in parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*update_account.php* AND (web.param:*OR* OR web.param:*UNION* OR web.param:*SELECT*)