CVE-2025-2680
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Bank Locker Management System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the mobilenumber parameter in /edit-assign-locker.php. Remote attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive banking data. Organizations using this specific software version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- PHPGurukul Bank Locker Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to theft of all locker assignment data, customer information, and potential authentication bypass to access administrative functions.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of sensitive banking records including locker assignments, customer details, and potentially financial information.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting unauthorized access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details have been publicly disclosed on GitHub, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with basic SQL injection knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: UNKNOWN
Vendor Advisory: https://phpgurukul.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for security updates. 2. If no patch available, implement workarounds immediately. 3. Consider migrating to alternative software if vendor is unresponsive.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
PHPImplement strict input validation for mobilenumber parameter to only accept expected formats
// PHP example: if(!preg_match('/^[0-9]{10}$/', $_GET['mobilenumber'])) { die('Invalid input'); }
Parameterized Queries
PHPReplace vulnerable SQL queries with prepared statements using PDO or mysqli
// PHP PDO example: $stmt = $pdo->prepare('SELECT * FROM table WHERE mobilenumber = ?'); $stmt->execute([$mobilenumber]);
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint
- Restrict network access to the application using firewall rules, allowing only trusted IP addresses
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the endpoint /edit-assign-locker.php?ltid=1&mobilenumber=1' OR '1'='1 and check for SQL errors or unexpected behaviorCheck Version:
Check application documentation or source code for version information, typically in readme files or configurationVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt SQL injection tests after implementing fixes and verify they are blocked without affecting legitimate functionality📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple rapid requests to /edit-assign-locker.php with SQL-like parameters
- Database queries with unexpected UNION, SELECT, or DROP statements
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, DROP) in mobilenumber parameter
- Abnormal traffic patterns to the vulnerable endpoint
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/edit-assign-locker.php" AND (param="%27UNION%" OR param="%27SELECT%" OR param="%27OR%27%3D%27)