CVE-2025-6500
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Inventory Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the editCategoriesName parameter in /php_action/editCategories.php. This can lead to database compromise, data theft, or system takeover. All installations of version 1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects Inventory Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution on the underlying server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized database access allowing data extraction, modification, or deletion of inventory records and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only allowing data viewing.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available with simple SQL injection payloads. No authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider migrating to supported software or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd input validation to sanitize editCategoriesName parameter
Modify /php_action/editCategories.php to validate and sanitize user input before database queries
WAF Rule
allImplement web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
Add WAF rule to block requests containing SQL keywords in editCategoriesName parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or restrict access to /php_action/editCategories.php file
- Implement strict network segmentation and limit database permissions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test by sending SQL injection payloads to editCategoriesName parameter and observing database errors or unexpected behaviorCheck Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test with same payloads and confirm proper error handling or rejection of malicious input📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL syntax errors in web server logs
- Unusual database queries from web application
- Multiple failed parameter manipulation attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /php_action/editCategories.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/php_action/editCategories.php" AND (param="editCategoriesName" AND value CONTAINS "UNION" OR value CONTAINS "SELECT" OR value CONTAINS "--" OR value CONTAINS "' OR '")