CVE-2025-6862: SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Salon Management System 1.0
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Best Salon Management System version 1.0. This flaw allows a remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database and sensitive information. Read on to understand the vulnerability, its impact, and how to mitigate the risk.
Vulnerability Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-6862
- Description: An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the `/panel/edit_plan.php` file of SourceCodester Best Salon Management System 1.0. The `editid` parameter is vulnerable to SQL injection, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries.
- CVSS Score: 6.3 (Medium)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
- CVSS Vector Explanation: The vulnerability can be exploited over the network (AV:N) with low complexity (AC:L). An attacker needs low privileges (PR:L) to exploit the vulnerability and no user interaction is required (UI:N). The impact is limited to low confidentiality (C:L), integrity (I:L), and availability (A:L).
- Exploit Requirements: An attacker needs to have valid low-privilege credentials to access the vulnerable functionality.
- Affected Vendor: SourceCodester
- Affected Product: Best Salon Management System
- Affected Version: 1.0
- CWE: CWE-89 (SQL Injection)
CWE-89 Explanation: CWE-89 refers to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. This means user-supplied input is directly incorporated into an SQL query without proper sanitization or escaping, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code.
Timeline of Events
- 2025-06-29: Vulnerability reported.
- 2025-06-29: CVE ID assigned.
- 2025-06-29: Exploit publicly disclosed.
Exploitability & Real-World Risk
The vulnerability is highly exploitable since a proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available. In a real-world scenario, an attacker could leverage this flaw to:
- Steal sensitive customer data, including personal information and appointment details.
- Modify salon schedules, disrupt operations, and cause financial loss.
- Potentially gain administrative access to the application by injecting commands that bypass authentication.
Recommendations
To mitigate the risk of this vulnerability, the following actions are recommended:
- Apply the Patch: Upgrade to a patched version of the software as soon as it becomes available. Contact SourceCodester for patch information.
- Input Sanitization: Implement robust input validation and sanitization techniques to prevent SQL injection. Always use parameterized queries or prepared statements.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts.
- Principle of Least Privilege: Ensure that database users have only the necessary privileges to perform their tasks.
Technical Insight
The SQL injection occurs because the `editid` parameter in the `/panel/edit_plan.php` script is directly used in an SQL query without proper sanitization. An attacker can inject malicious SQL code into this parameter to manipulate the query and gain unauthorized access to the database. For example, an attacker might use a payload like `' OR '1'='1` to bypass authentication or extract data.
Credit to Researcher(s)
This vulnerability was discovered and reported by Colorado-all.
References
Tags
#SQLInjection #CVE20256862 #SourceCodester #SalonManagementSystem #Vulnerability #Security
Summary: A critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-6862) has been discovered in SourceCodester Best Salon Management System 1.0, affecting the `/panel/edit_plan.php` file. The vulnerability allows a low-privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, and financial loss. Immediate patching and robust input sanitization are recommended to mitigate this risk.
CVE ID: CVE-2025-6862
Risk Analysis: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the theft of sensitive customer data, modification of salon schedules, denial of service, and potentially full compromise of the application and underlying database server.
Recommendation: Apply the latest patch from SourceCodester, implement robust input validation and sanitization, deploy a web application firewall (WAF), and adhere to the principle of least privilege for database users.
Timeline
- 2025-06-29: Vulnerability reported and CVE ID assigned.
- 2025-06-29: Public disclosure of the exploit.