CVE-2025-2381
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Curfew e-Pass Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchdata parameter in /admin/search-pass.php. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database contents, including sensitive e-pass information. Organizations using this specific version of the software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- PHPGurukul Curfew e-Pass Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data manipulation, or complete system takeover via SQL injection to execute arbitrary commands.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive e-pass data, personal information exposure, and potential privilege escalation within the application.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage to non-critical data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available; requires admin access to reach vulnerable endpoint.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified
Vendor Advisory: https://phpgurukul.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check vendor website for updates; implement input validation and parameterized queries in /admin/search-pass.php.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and sanitization for the searchdata parameter before processing SQL queries.
Modify /admin/search-pass.php to use prepared statements with parameterized queries
Access Restriction
allRestrict access to /admin/search-pass.php to authorized users only and implement rate limiting.
Add authentication checks and IP whitelisting to the file
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Disable or remove the vulnerable /admin/search-pass.php file if not essential
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running PHPGurukul Curfew e-Pass Management System version 1.0 and examine /admin/search-pass.php for lack of input validation.Check Version:
Check application documentation or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test the search functionality with SQL injection payloads; verify no database errors or unexpected behavior occurs.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts to admin panel
- Unexpected database errors in application logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /admin/search-pass.php with SQL keywords
- Abnormal traffic patterns to admin interface
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/search-pass.php" AND (request_body CONTAINS "UNION" OR request_body CONTAINS "SELECT" OR request_body CONTAINS "INSERT")