CVE-2025-10840
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the sql111 parameter in /admin/print-payment.php. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive data in the database. Organizations using this specific software version 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 unauthorized administrative access to the system.
Likely Case
Extraction of sensitive information from the database such as customer records, payment details, or administrative credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper input validation, parameterized queries, or network segmentation preventing exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
The exploit is publicly available on GitHub, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with basic SQL injection knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch is available. Consider implementing workarounds or replacing the software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries for the sql111 parameter in print-payment.php
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or restrict access to /admin/print-payment.php file
- Implement network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable system from sensitive networks
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if you're running SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software version 1.0 and if /admin/print-payment.php exists and accepts sql111 parameterCheck Version:
Check software documentation or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test the sql111 parameter with SQL injection payloads to confirm they're properly sanitized or blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or unusual database queries
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /admin/print-payment.php with SQL injection patterns in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND uri="/admin/print-payment.php" AND (param="sql111" AND value CONTAINS "' OR " OR "--" OR "#" OR "/*" OR ")")