CVE-2025-51970: SQL Injection Vulnerability in PuneethReddyHC Online Shopping System Advanced 1.0
A critical security flaw has been identified in PuneethReddyHC Online Shopping System Advanced 1.0. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-51970, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data breaches or complete system compromise.
Vulnerability Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-51970
- Description: A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the action.php endpoint due to insufficient sanitization of the keyword POST parameter. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code through the search functionality.
- CVSS Score: 7.7 HIGH
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
- CVSS Explanation: This vulnerability has a high CVSS score because while it requires local access, it doesn't require any privileges or user interaction, and could lead to high impact on both confidentiality and integrity. Availability is not impacted.
- Exploit Requirements: An attacker needs to be able to send POST requests to the vulnerable action.php endpoint.
- Affected Vendor: PuneethReddyHC
- Affected Product: Online Shopping System Advanced
- Affected Version: 1.0
- CWE: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
CWE-89, or SQL Injection, occurs when an application uses untrusted data to construct SQL queries. If user-supplied input isn't properly sanitized or validated, an attacker can inject malicious SQL code, potentially altering the query's logic and accessing, modifying, or deleting sensitive data.
Timeline of Events
- 2025-07-29: Vulnerability publicly disclosed and CVE assigned.
Exploitability & Real-World Risk
SQL Injection vulnerabilities are highly sought after by attackers. In this case, the vulnerability exists within a publicly accessible endpoint (action.php), increasing the risk. An attacker could exploit this flaw to:
- Steal sensitive customer data, including usernames, passwords, and credit card information.
- Modify product prices or manipulate orders.
- Gain unauthorized access to the underlying database server, potentially compromising other applications.
Recommendations
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-51970, the following actions are recommended:
- Apply the Patch: Upgrade to the latest version of PuneethReddyHC Online Shopping System Advanced, which contains a fix for this vulnerability. Contact the vendor for patch availability.
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially the 'keyword' parameter in the action.php endpoint.
- Use Parameterized Queries: Employ parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts.
Technical Insight
The vulnerability stems from the `action.php` script directly incorporating the user-provided `keyword` parameter into an SQL query without proper sanitization. This allows an attacker to insert malicious SQL code, which the database server then executes.
Credit to Researcher(s)
The vulnerability was discovered by im4x.
References
Tags
#SQLInjection #CVE-2025-51970 #PuneethReddyHC #OnlineShoppingSystem #Vulnerability #Security #WebAppSecurity
Summary: A SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-51970) has been identified in PuneethReddyHC Online Shopping System Advanced 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the action.php endpoint, where improper sanitization of the 'keyword' POST parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This could lead to data breaches and system compromise. Users are advised to apply patches and implement input validation to mitigate the risk.
CVE ID: CVE-2025-51970
Risk Analysis: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to the theft of sensitive data, modification of data, or complete compromise of the database server. This could result in financial loss, reputational damage, and legal repercussions.
Recommendation: Apply the latest patch from the vendor, implement input validation and sanitization, use parameterized queries, and deploy a web application firewall (WAF).
Timeline
- 2025-07-29: Vulnerability publicly disclosed and CVE assigned.