CVE-2025-8018: SQL Injection Vulnerability in Food Ordering Review System 1.0

This blog post details a critical SQL injection vulnerability discovered in code-projects Food Ordering Review System version 1.0. This flaw allows a remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure or system compromise.

🔍 TL;DR Summary

A critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-8018) has been identified in code-projects Food Ordering Review System 1.0. By manipulating the reg_Id parameter in /user/reservation_page.php, an attacker can inject malicious SQL code. A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available, making immediate patching crucial.

🚨 Vulnerability Details

CVE ID: CVE-2025-8018
Description: A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the reg_Id parameter of the /user/reservation_page.php file within code-projects Food Ordering Review System 1.0. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. Other parameters may be vulnerable as well.
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 Explanation: The CVSS vector indicates that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), and requires low privileges (PR:L). User interaction is not required (UI:N). The impact is limited to low confidentiality (C:L), integrity (I:L), and availability (A:L). An attacker can potentially read, modify, or disrupt some data, but not the entire system.
Exploit Requirements: An attacker needs minimal privileges to exploit this vulnerability. A publicly available proof-of-concept exploit exists.
Affected Vendor: code-projects
Affected Product: Food Ordering Review System
Affected Version: 1.0
CWE: CWE-89 (SQL Injection)
CWE Explanation: CWE-89, or SQL Injection, occurs when an application incorporates user-supplied data into a SQL query without proper sanitization. This allows an attacker to manipulate the query and execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database.

📅 Timeline of Events

2025-07-22: Vulnerability reported.
2025-07-22: CVE ID assigned (CVE-2025-8018).
2025-07-22: Public disclosure of the vulnerability and exploit.

🧠 Exploitability & Real-World Risk

The existence of a public exploit significantly increases the risk associated with this vulnerability. An attacker can easily leverage the exploit to gain unauthorized access to the database, potentially leading to:

Data theft (customer information, order details, etc.)
Data modification (price manipulation, order tampering)
Account compromise (admin account takeover)
Denial of service (database overload)

Given that the application likely handles sensitive customer data, a successful exploit could have significant financial and reputational consequences for the affected business.

🛠️ Recommendations

Immediate action is required to mitigate this vulnerability:

Apply the patch: If a patch is available from code-projects, apply it immediately.
Input Sanitization: Implement proper input sanitization and validation for all user-supplied data, especially the reg_Id parameter. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection.
Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
Least Privilege: Ensure the database user account used by the application has only the minimum necessary privileges.
Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

🧪 Technical Insight

The SQL injection likely occurs because the reg_Id parameter is directly incorporated into a SQL query without proper escaping or sanitization. For example, a malicious user could inject the following value:

1; DROP TABLE users; --

This would result in the following SQL query being executed:

SELECT * FROM reservations WHERE reg_Id = 1; DROP TABLE users; --'

This would drop the entire users table, causing significant data loss and application malfunction.

🙌 Credit to Researcher(s)

This vulnerability was reported by VulDB.

🔗 References

🧵 Tags

#SQLInjection #CVE-2025-8018 #FoodOrderingReviewSystem #RemoteCodeExecution #Vulnerability #Security

Summary: A critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-8018) was discovered in code-projects Food Ordering Review System 1.0. An attacker can manipulate the reg_Id parameter in /user/reservation_page.php to inject arbitrary SQL code. A public exploit is available, making immediate patching crucial.

CVE ID: CVE-2025-8018

Risk Analysis: Successful exploitation can lead to data theft, data modification, account compromise, and denial of service, resulting in financial and reputational damage.

Recommendation: Apply the patch, implement input sanitization, deploy a web application firewall, enforce least privilege, and conduct regular security audits.

Timeline

2025-07-22: Vulnerability reported and CVE ID assigned (CVE-2025-8018).
2025-07-22: Public disclosure of the vulnerability and exploit.

CVE-2025-8018: SQL Injection Vulnerability in Food Ordering Review System