CVE-2025-14623
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Student File Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the stud_id parameter in /admin/update_student.php. This could lead to data theft, modification, or deletion. Organizations using this specific software version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects Student File Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including sensitive student data exposure, administrative account takeover, and potential server compromise via SQL injection to RCE escalation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to student records, grade manipulation, personal information theft, and potential privilege escalation to admin accounts.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only allowing data viewing without modification.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub. Attack requires access to admin interface but SQL injection is straightforward once authenticated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for updates 2. If no patch available, implement workarounds 3. Consider replacing with alternative software
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd parameterized queries or input validation to stud_id parameter
Modify /admin/update_student.php to use prepared statements: $stmt = $conn->prepare('UPDATE students SET ... WHERE id = ?'); $stmt->bind_param('i', $_POST['stud_id']);
Access Restriction
allRestrict access to admin interface via firewall rules or authentication
# Apache: Deny from all except trusted IPs in .htaccess
# Nginx: location /admin { deny all; }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Isolate the system on separate network segment with strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test /admin/update_student.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads in stud_id parameterCheck Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt SQL injection after implementing fixes and verify no database errors or unexpected behavior📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL syntax errors in web server logs
- Unusual database queries from web application
- Multiple failed login attempts to admin interface
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /admin/update_student.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/update_student.php" AND (stud_id CONTAINS "UNION" OR stud_id CONTAINS "SELECT" OR stud_id CONTAINS "OR 1=1")