CVE-2025-6869
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter in the /admin/testimonials/manage.php file of SourceCodester Simple Company Website 1.0. Organizations using this specific version of the software are affected. The SQL injection can lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Simple Company Website
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via SQL injection leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the database, including user credentials, company information, or testimonial data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting the scope of SQL injection.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub. Attack requires access to the admin interface but SQL injection is straightforward once authenticated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available, or implement workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Parameterized Queries
allModify the manage.php file to implement proper input validation and use parameterized queries or prepared statements for database operations.
Edit /admin/testimonials/manage.php to replace raw SQL with prepared statements
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to /admin/testimonials/manage.php using IP whitelisting or network segmentation
- Implement database user with minimal privileges for the application
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if you're running SourceCodester Simple Company Website version 1.0 and examine the /admin/testimonials/manage.php file for SQL injection vulnerabilities in ID parameter handling.Check Version:
Check the software version in the application's configuration files or admin interfaceVerify Fix Applied:
Test the ID parameter with SQL injection payloads after implementing fixes to ensure they're properly blocked or sanitized.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts to admin interface
- Requests to /admin/testimonials/manage.php with SQL injection patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in URL parameters
- Unusual traffic patterns to the admin endpoint
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="/admin/testimonials/manage.php" AND (param="ID" AND value CONTAINS "' OR" OR value CONTAINS "UNION" OR value CONTAINS "SELECT"))