CVE-2025-13301
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the /subject/controller.php file. Organizations using this specific software version are affected, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data exfiltration, modification, or deletion; potential system takeover via SQL injection to RCE if database configuration permits.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive laboratory management data, user credentials, or system information; data manipulation or extraction.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available; 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 implementing input validation and parameterized queries in /subject/controller.php.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection rules to block malicious requests
Input Validation
allImplement server-side input validation for all parameters in controller.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict network access to the application using firewall rules
- Implement database user with minimal privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test for SQL injection via /subject/controller.php parameters using safe testing methodsCheck Version:
Check application version in admin panel or source codeVerify Fix Applied:
Verify input validation and parameterized queries are implemented; test with SQL injection payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in web logs
- Multiple requests to /subject/controller.php with SQL keywords
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL injection patterns to vulnerable endpoint
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="/subject/controller.php" AND (content CONTAINS "UNION" OR content CONTAINS "SELECT" OR content CONTAINS "OR 1=1"))