CVE-2025-2604
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter in edit_act.php in SourceCodester Kortex Lite Advocate Office Management System 1.0. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database content. Organizations using this specific software version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Kortex Lite Advocate Office Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via SQL injection to execute arbitrary commands.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, privilege escalation, or data manipulation in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database permissions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly disclosed on GitHub. Attack is remote but may require some authentication context.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check vendor website for updates. If no patch, implement workarounds immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation for the ID parameter in edit_act.php to allow only expected values.
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection rules to block malicious requests targeting edit_act.php.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system from the internet and restrict access to authorized users only.
- Monitor logs for suspicious SQL queries or unusual access patterns to edit_act.php.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the ID parameter in edit_act.php with SQL injection payloads (e.g., ' OR '1'='1) and observe database errors or unexpected behavior.Check Version:
Check the software version in the admin panel or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Retest with SQL injection payloads after applying fixes; ensure no database errors or unauthorized access occurs.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL syntax errors in web server logs
- Unusual database queries from web application
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to edit_act.php with SQL keywords in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*edit_act.php*" AND (param="*OR*" OR param="*UNION*" OR param="*SELECT*" OR param="*INSERT*")