CVE-2025-6415
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Art Gallery Management System allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the editid parameter in /admin/changeimage3.php. This affects all users running version 1.1 of the software, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
💻 Affected Systems
- PHPGurukul Art Gallery Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, modification, or deletion; potential authentication bypass leading to admin account takeover; possible remote code execution if database configuration permits.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access and extraction from the database, including user credentials, gallery content, and system configuration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are 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:
No official patch available. Consider implementing input validation and parameterized queries manually, or replace with alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement server-side validation and sanitization of the editid parameter to prevent SQL injection.
Modify /admin/changeimage3.php to validate editid as integer using is_numeric() or filter_var() with FILTER_VALIDATE_INT
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to /admin/ directory using IP whitelisting or authentication requirements
- Disable or remove the vulnerable file (/admin/changeimage3.php) if functionality is not required
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /admin/changeimage3.php exists and accepts editid parameter. Test with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1 in editid parameter.Check Version:
Check version in system configuration files or admin panel; typically found in config.php or similar files.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection payloads no longer execute and return error messages or are properly sanitized.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in web server logs
- Multiple requests to /admin/changeimage3.php with suspicious editid values
- Failed login attempts following SQL injection attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in editid parameter
- Abnormal traffic patterns to admin interface
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/changeimage3.php" AND (query_string="*editid=*SELECT*" OR query_string="*editid=*UNION*")