CVE-2025-12316
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Courier Management System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the OfficeName parameter in /courier/edit-courier.php. Remote attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database contents. All installations of version 1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects Courier 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 via database functions.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of sensitive courier information, customer data, and potential authentication bypass.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage to non-critical data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple SQL injection with public proof-of-concept available on GitHub.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider migrating to alternative software or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd parameterized queries or input validation to OfficeName parameter
Edit /courier/edit-courier.php to implement prepared statements
Web Application Firewall Rules
allBlock SQL injection patterns in OfficeName parameter
WAF rule: deny requests with SQL keywords in OfficeName parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to /courier/edit-courier.php via firewall rules or authentication
- Implement database user with minimal permissions (read-only if possible)
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test OfficeName parameter with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check system documentation or about page for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify prepared statements are implemented and test with SQL injection payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL error messages in web logs
- Unusual database queries from web server IP
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /courier/edit-courier.php with SQL keywords
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/courier/edit-courier.php" AND (OfficeName CONTAINS "UNION" OR OfficeName CONTAINS "SELECT" OR OfficeName CONTAINS "OR '1'='1")