CVE-2025-1173
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in 1000 Projects Bookstore Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'id' parameter in process_users_del.php. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database content. All users running version 1.0 of this software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- 1000 Projects Bookstore Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data destruction, and potential remote code execution if database permissions allow file system access.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive user data, manipulation of bookstore records, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only error messages or partial data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized. The public PoC and low complexity make exploitation straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://1000projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Check vendor website for updates. Consider implementing workarounds or replacing the software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd parameter validation and sanitization to process_users_del.php to prevent SQL injection
Edit process_users_del.php to validate and sanitize the 'id' parameter using prepared statements or proper escaping
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF to block SQL injection attempts
Configure WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the process_users_del.php endpoint
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to process_users_del.php using IP whitelisting or authentication
- Implement database-level controls with minimal permissions for the application user
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the process_users_del.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the 'id' parameter and observe database errors or unexpected behavior.Check Version:
Check the software version in the application interface or configuration files. Look for version 1.0 indicators.Verify Fix Applied:
After implementing fixes, test with the same SQL injection payloads and verify they are properly blocked or sanitized.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or user deletion requests
- SQL syntax errors in application logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to process_users_del.php with SQL injection patterns in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*process_users_del.php*" AND (param="*id=*UNION*" OR param="*id=*SELECT*" OR param="*id=*OR*1=1*")