CVE-2025-7162
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Zoo Management System 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'cprice' parameter in the /admin/add-foreigners-ticket.php file. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database content. Organizations using this specific version of the software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- PHPGurukul Zoo Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover through SQL injection to RCE chaining.
Likely Case
Unauthorized database access allowing data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or application disruption.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database permissions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires authentication to admin interface; 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 upgrading to a newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd server-side validation to sanitize the 'cprice' parameter before processing.
Modify /admin/add-foreigners-ticket.php to validate numeric input for cprice parameter
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint.
Add WAF rule: Block requests to /admin/add-foreigners-ticket.php with SQL injection patterns in parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict network access to the admin interface using firewall rules or network segmentation.
- Implement strong authentication controls and monitor for unusual admin account activity.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /admin/add-foreigners-ticket.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the cprice parameter.Check Version:
Check the software version in the application interface or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection attempts no longer succeed and that input validation is properly implemented.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts to admin interface
- Requests to /admin/add-foreigners-ticket.php with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- SQL error messages in HTTP responses
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/add-foreigners-ticket.php" AND (param="cprice" AND value MATCH "[';]|UNION|SELECT")