CVE-2025-13299
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks against itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory Management System 1.0 through the /user/controller.php file. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. Organizations using this specific software version 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 system takeover via SQL injection leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive laboratory management data, user credentials, and potential data manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
The exploit has been published and remote exploitation is possible without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://itsourcecode.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider workarounds or replacing the software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries for all user inputs in controller.php
Manual code review and modification required
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules
Depends on WAF solution
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system from internet access and restrict internal network access
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor all traffic to/from the system
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /user/controller.php exists and accepts user input without proper validationCheck Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test SQL injection attempts against the endpoint to confirm they are blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts
- Unexpected database access patterns
Network Indicators:
- SQL injection payloads in HTTP requests to /user/controller.php
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/user/controller.php" AND (payload="' OR " OR payload="UNION" OR payload="SELECT" OR payload="INSERT")