CVE-2025-13300
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory Management System 1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the /settings/controller.php file. Remote attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database content. 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 manipulation, authentication bypass, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access and extraction, potentially including sensitive user information, system credentials, and laboratory management data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database permission restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details are available on GitHub. SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized with automated tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://itsourcecode.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider implementing input validation and parameterized queries in /settings/controller.php or migrating to alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
Input Validation Filter
allImplement input validation to sanitize user inputs before processing in /settings/controller.php.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system behind a firewall with strict access controls
- Implement database-level protections: restrict application database user permissions, enable database logging
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /settings/controller.php exists and accepts user input without proper sanitization. Test with SQL injection payloads in controlled environment.Check Version:
Check application version in admin panel or configuration files. Default version is 1.0.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that user inputs are properly sanitized and parameterized queries are used in /settings/controller.php. Test with SQL injection payloads.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or parameter manipulation in access logs
- Suspicious database queries from web application user
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /settings/controller.php with SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="/settings/controller.php" AND (param="*SELECT*" OR param="*UNION*" OR param="*OR*"))