CVE-2025-11662
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Salon Management System 1.0. Attackers can manipulate the serv_id parameter in /booking.php to execute arbitrary SQL commands remotely. Any organization using this specific software version is affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Best Salon Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data manipulation, authentication bypass, and potential server takeover via SQL injection to RCE chaining.
Likely Case
Database information disclosure, data manipulation, and potential privilege escalation within the application.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database permissions restricting damage to non-critical data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code exists on GitHub, making exploitation trivial for attackers with basic SQL injection knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider migrating to alternative software or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd server-side validation to only accept numeric values for serv_id parameter
Modify booking.php to include: if(!is_numeric($_GET['serv_id'])) { die('Invalid input'); }
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting serv_id parameter
WAF-specific configuration to block patterns like: UNION SELECT, OR 1=1, --, ;, '
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system behind a reverse proxy with strict input validation
- Implement network segmentation to limit database access from the vulnerable application
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test /booking.php?serv_id=1' OR '1'='1 and observe if SQL error or unexpected behavior occursCheck Version:
Check application files or admin panel for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test with malicious inputs like serv_id=1' UNION SELECT 1,2,3-- and verify proper error handling or rejection📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed booking attempts with malformed serv_id parameters
- Database queries with UNION, SELECT, or other injection patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /booking.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns from application server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri_path="/booking.php" AND (param="*serv_id=*'*" OR param="*serv_id=*UNION*" OR param="*serv_id=*SELECT*")