CVE-2025-10687
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Responsive E-Learning System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the Username parameter in /admin/add_teacher.php. Remote attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive data in the database. Organizations using this specific version of the e-learning system are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Responsive E-Learning System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, account takeover, system compromise, or complete system destruction
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, credential theft, and potential privilege escalation
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires admin access to reach /admin/add_teacher.php endpoint
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider implementing parameterized queries or input validation in the affected PHP file.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement proper input validation and parameterized queries in add_teacher.php
Modify /admin/add_teacher.php to use prepared statements with parameterized queries
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns
Configure WAF to block SQL injection patterns targeting /admin/add_teacher.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to /admin/add_teacher.php using IP whitelisting or authentication requirements
- Implement database user with minimal privileges for the application
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the Username parameter in /admin/add_teacher.php with SQL injection payloadsCheck Version:
Check system version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test with SQL injection payloads after implementing parameterized queries📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries from web server
- Multiple failed login attempts to admin panel
- SQL syntax errors in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /admin/add_teacher.php with SQL payloads
- Unusual database traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND uri="/admin/add_teacher.php" AND (payload="' OR " OR payload="UNION" OR payload="SELECT" OR payload="INSERT")