CVE-2025-3168
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Time Table Generator System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the editid parameter in /admin/edit-class.php. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database content. Organizations using this specific version of the software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- PHPGurukul Time Table Generator 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 RCE chaining.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive timetable data, student/teacher information, 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. Attack requires access to admin functionality but SQL injection is straightforward once authenticated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://phpgurukul.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider workarounds or migrating to alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd parameterized queries or proper input validation for the editid parameter in edit-class.php
Modify /admin/edit-class.php to use prepared statements: $stmt = $conn->prepare('SELECT * FROM classes WHERE id = ?'); $stmt->bind_param('i', $_GET['editid']);
Web Application Firewall Rules
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting the editid parameter
WAF rule: SecRule ARGS:editid "@detectSQLi" "id:1001,phase:2,deny"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Block external access to /admin/edit-class.php via firewall rules or web server configuration
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable system from sensitive data
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /admin/edit-class.php?editid=1' endpoint for SQL error responses or time-based delays with malicious payloadsCheck Version:
Check software version in admin panel or readme filesVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt SQL injection payloads against the patched endpoint and verify they are rejected or sanitized📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL syntax errors in web server logs
- Unusual database queries from web application user
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by edit-class.php access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /admin/edit-class.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual outbound database connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/edit-class.php" AND (param="editid" AND value MATCHES "'.*[Ss][Ee][Ll][Ee][Cc][Tt].*'" OR value MATCHES ".*--.*")