CVE-2025-2655
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester AC Repair and Services System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the ID parameter in user management functions. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database contents, including sensitive user data. Any organization using this specific software version is affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester AC Repair and Services 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 subsequent attacks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive user data, potential privilege escalation, and data manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub. Attack requires access to user management functions.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Implement parameterized queries and input validation in affected PHP files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd proper input validation and parameterized queries to the affected Users.php file
Modify /classes/Users.php to use prepared statements with PDO or mysqli
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system from internet access
- Implement strict network segmentation and access controls
- Enable detailed SQL query logging and monitoring
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Review /classes/Users.php for lack of parameterized queries in save_users and delete_users functionsCheck Version:
Check system documentation or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test user management functions with SQL injection payloads to ensure they're rejected📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by user management actions
Network Indicators:
- SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests to user management endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*save_users*" OR url="*delete_users*") AND (query="*' OR *" OR query="*;--*")