CVE-2025-7829: Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability in Church Donation System 1.0
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Church Donation System version 1.0. This flaw allows attackers to remotely execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data breaches, account takeovers, and complete system compromise. We strongly advise users of this software to take immediate action.
Vulnerability Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-7829
- Description: A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the /login.php file of Church Donation System 1.0. By manipulating the Username parameter, a remote attacker can inject malicious SQL code.
- CVSS Score: 7.3 (HIGH)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
- CVSS Explanation: This vulnerability has a high base score because it can be exploited over the network with low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction. The impact is limited to low confidentiality, integrity, and availability, meaning an attacker could read, modify, or disrupt some data, but not necessarily take complete control.
- Exploit Requirements: No authentication is required. The attacker simply needs to send a specially crafted request to the /login.php endpoint.
- Affected Vendor: code-projects
- Affected Product: Church Donation System
- Affected Version: 1.0
- CWE: CWE-89 (SQL Injection)
- CWE Explanation: CWE-89 occurs when an application includes user-controllable data into a SQL query without proper sanitization. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code, potentially compromising the database.
Timeline of Events
- 2025-07-19: Vulnerability reported.
- 2025-07-19: CVE ID assigned.
- 2025-07-19: Public disclosure of exploit.
Exploitability & Real-World Risk
The vulnerability is highly exploitable due to the low attack complexity and lack of required privileges. A publicly available exploit exists, making it easier for malicious actors to target vulnerable systems. In a real-world scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to steal sensitive donation data, modify financial records, or even gain administrative access to the system. Given that this system likely handles financial information, the potential impact is significant.
Recommendations
- Apply the Patch: Check for any available security patches from the vendor (code-projects). If a patch is available, apply it immediately.
- Implement Input Validation: If patching is not immediately possible, implement robust input validation on the Username parameter to prevent SQL injection.
- Use Prepared Statements: Convert all SQL queries to use parameterized or prepared statements. This prevents user-supplied input from being directly interpreted as SQL code.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attacks.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Monitor your web server logs for any unusual activity, especially requests to /login.php with suspicious parameters.
Technical Insight
The vulnerability lies in the inadequate sanitization of the Username parameter passed to the /login.php script. The application directly incorporates this user-supplied input into a SQL query without proper escaping or validation. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code that is then executed by the database server.
Credit to Researcher(s)
This vulnerability was reported by an anonymous researcher.
References
Tags
SQL Injection, CVE-2025-7829, Church Donation System, Remote Code Execution, Vulnerability, Security
Summary: A critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-7829) has been discovered in Church Donation System 1.0, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Username parameter in /login.php. Exploit code is publicly available, posing a significant risk. Immediate patching and mitigation steps are highly recommended.
CVE ID: CVE-2025-7829
Risk Analysis: Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to steal sensitive donation data, modify financial records, or gain administrative access to the system. This could lead to significant financial loss, reputational damage, and legal liabilities.
Recommendation: Apply the latest security patches from the vendor or implement input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks.
Timeline
- 2025-07-19: Vulnerability reported and CVE assigned.