CVE-2025-12314
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability is an SQL injection flaw in the Food Ordering System 1.0 by code-projects, specifically in the /admin/deleteitem.php file via the itemID parameter. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database. Affected users are those running this software version without patches.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects Food Ordering System
📦 What is this software?
Food Ordering System by Code Projects
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could delete or exfiltrate sensitive data, modify database contents, or gain unauthorized access to the system, leading to data breach or service disruption.
Likely Case
Exploitation may result in data manipulation or extraction from the database, such as accessing order details or user information.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and parameterized queries, the risk is minimized, preventing SQL injection attacks.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available, increasing the likelihood of attacks; exploitation may require access to the admin interface.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check the vendor website for updates; if unavailable, apply workarounds or consider upgrading to a secure version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection in the itemID parameter.
Modify /admin/deleteitem.php to use prepared statements (e.g., in PHP: $stmt = $conn->prepare('DELETE FROM items WHERE id = ?'); $stmt->bind_param('i', $itemID); $stmt->execute();)
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules
allDeploy a WAF to block SQL injection attempts targeting the /admin/deleteitem.php endpoint.
Configure WAF rules to detect and block patterns like ' OR '1'='1 in the itemID parameter.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to the /admin/ directory using IP whitelisting or authentication mechanisms.
- Monitor and log all access to /admin/deleteitem.php for suspicious activity and review regularly.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /admin/deleteitem.php endpoint with a payload like ' OR '1'='1 in the itemID parameter to see if it triggers SQL errors or unexpected behavior.Check Version:
Check the software version in configuration files or via the admin interface; for example, look for version info in /admin/settings.php or similar.Verify Fix Applied:
After applying fixes, retest with the same payload; successful fixes should return an error or no data manipulation without SQL injection.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in web server logs (e.g., MySQL syntax errors) related to /admin/deleteitem.php.
- Multiple failed or suspicious requests to the deleteitem endpoint with crafted itemID values.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /admin/deleteitem.php containing SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, or OR in parameters.
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND url="/admin/deleteitem.php" AND (param="itemID" AND value MATCHES "' OR '1'='1" OR value MATCHES "UNION SELECT")