CVE-2025-13297
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the /course/controller.php file. This could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. All users running version 1.0 of this software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory 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.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive laboratory management data, user credentials, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available on GitHub, remote exploitation possible without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://itsourcecode.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider migrating to alternative software or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block exploitation attempts.
Input Validation Filter
allImplement input validation to sanitize user inputs before processing in /course/controller.php.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system on a segmented network with strict access controls.
- Implement database-level protections: use least privilege accounts, enable audit logging, and restrict network access to database.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /course/controller.php exists and accepts user input without proper sanitization. Test with SQL injection payloads in controlled environment.Check Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection attempts are blocked and proper input validation is implemented.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts
- Access to /course/controller.php with SQL keywords in parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /course/controller.php containing SQL injection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/course/controller.php" AND (payload="' OR " OR payload="UNION" OR payload="SELECT" OR payload="INSERT")