CVE-2025-10483
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Student File Management System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the firstname parameter in /admin/save_user.php. Remote attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive student data. All deployments of version 1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Online Student File Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via SQL injection to RCE chaining
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive student records, grade manipulation, or administrative credential theft
If Mitigated
Limited data exposure if proper input validation and WAF rules are in place
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit published on GitHub; requires admin access to reach /admin/save_user.php endpoint
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider replacing with alternative software or implementing custom fixes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
PHPAdd parameter validation to filter SQL injection attempts
Modify /admin/save_user.php to add: $firstname = mysqli_real_escape_string($conn, $_POST['firstname']);
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
Add WAF rule: SecRule ARGS:firstname "@detectSQLi" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Network segmentation: Isolate the system from internet access
- Implement strict access controls: Limit admin panel access to specific IPs only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test /admin/save_user.php with SQL injection payloads in firstname parameterCheck Version:
Check PHP files for version comments or review installation documentationVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt SQL injection after implementing fixes; verify no database errors or unexpected behavior📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL syntax errors in PHP logs
- Unusual database queries from admin interface
- Multiple failed login attempts to admin panel
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /admin/save_user.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri_path="/admin/save_user.php" AND (firstname CONTAINS "UNION" OR firstname CONTAINS "SELECT" OR firstname CONTAINS "--")