CVE-2025-6411
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Art Gallery Management System 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the imageid parameter in /admin/changepropic.php. The vulnerability affects all systems running this software version and can lead to data theft, modification, or system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- PHPGurukul Art Gallery Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution if database functions allow it.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive data including user credentials, gallery content, and administrative information stored in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires authentication to access the admin panel, 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 implementing parameterized queries in the affected file or upgrading to a newer version if available.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd input validation and parameterized queries to the changepropic.php file to prevent SQL injection.
Edit /admin/changepropic.php to replace raw SQL queries with prepared statements using PDO or mysqli
Access Restriction
allRestrict access to the admin panel using IP whitelisting or additional authentication layers.
Add .htaccess rules to restrict access to specific IPs or implement 2FA
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules
- Isolate the system on a separate network segment with strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /admin/changepropic.php exists and contains unsanitized imageid parameter usage in SQL queries.Check Version:
Check the software version in the system configuration or about page, or examine file headers/comments.Verify Fix Applied:
Test the imageid parameter with SQL injection payloads to confirm they are properly sanitized or blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts to admin panel
- Suspicious parameter values in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests to /admin/changepropic.php
- Unusual database connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/changepropic.php" AND (param="imageid" AND value MATCH "[';]|UNION|SELECT|INSERT|UPDATE|DELETE|DROP")