CVE-2025-64280
📋 TL;DR
A SQL injection vulnerability in CentralSquare Community Development 19.5.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the permit_no field. This could lead to data theft, modification, or deletion. Organizations using this specific version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- CentralSquare Community Development
📦 What is this software?
Community Development by Centralsquare
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or system takeover via SQL injection to RCE chaining.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive permit data, personal information disclosure, or database manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and WAF rules blocking malicious SQL patterns.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection via permit_no field suggests straightforward exploitation if the field is exposed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://centralsquare.com
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor advisory for patch availability. 2. Apply patch if released. 3. Test in non-production environment first.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation on the permit_no field to reject SQL patterns.
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection attempts targeting the permit_no parameter.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the affected system from the internet and restrict internal access.
- Implement network segmentation and monitor for unusual database queries.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the permit_no field with SQL injection payloads (e.g., ' OR '1'='1) in a controlled environment.Check Version:
Check application version in admin panel or via vendor documentation.Verify Fix Applied:
Re-test with SQL injection payloads after applying patches or workarounds to ensure they are blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts via permit_no field
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL patterns in permit_no parameter
- Unexpected database connections
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND permit_no="*' OR*"