CVE-2025-10836
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks against SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0 via the ID parameter in /admin/print1.php. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database content. Organizations using this software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software
📦 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 remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized database access allowing extraction of sensitive information like customer data, credentials, or business records.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and database permissions restrict damage, though some data exposure may still occur.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code exists on GitHub. Attack requires web access to vulnerable endpoint.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for updates. 2. If patch available, download and replace affected files. 3. Test functionality after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd input validation to sanitize ID parameter before SQL query
Modify /admin/print1.php to validate ID parameter as integer using filter_var($id, FILTER_VALIDATE_INT)
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules
Configure WAF to block SQL injection patterns targeting /admin/print1.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Block external access to /admin/print1.php using firewall rules or web server configuration
- Implement database user with minimal permissions (read-only if possible) for the application
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test /admin/print1.php with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1 in ID parameterCheck Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test same payloads after fix implementation; should return error or no data📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL syntax errors in web server logs
- Unusual database queries from web application
- Multiple failed parameter attempts to /admin/print1.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /admin/print1.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/print1.php" AND (param="*sql*" OR param="*union*" OR param="*select*")