Overview
SQL injection vulnerabilities have the potential to compromise entire systems, and they are among the most common and dangerous threat vectors in cybersecurity. With the recently discovered CVE-2025-4688, organizations using BGS Interactive’s SINAV.LINK Exam Result Module are at high risk. This software vulnerability is significant because it enables an attacker to manipulate SQL commands, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. And given the severity and potential impact, immediate attention is required to mitigate the risks.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-4688
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
BGS Interactive SINAV.LINK Exam Result Module | Before 1.2
How the Exploit Works
The CVE-2025-4688 vulnerability is an SQL injection vulnerability. This means that the SINAV.LINK Exam Result Module improperly neutralizes special elements used in an SQL command. This could allow an attacker to insert malicious SQL code into user-input fields, thereby manipulating the application’s database. If successful, this could lead to unauthorized viewing, extraction, modification, or deletion of data.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:
POST /sinavlink/examresult HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "student_id": "1234; DROP TABLE students;--" }In this scenario, an attacker sends a request to the SINAV.LINK Exam Result Module’s endpoint with a malicious payload. The value for “student_id” is no longer just a student ID – it also contains a SQL command (`DROP TABLE students;`) which, if executed, would delete the entire “students” table.
Recommended Mitigations
The most effective way to mitigate this vulnerability is by applying the vendor-provided patch immediately. If the patch cannot be applied right away, organizations should consider additional security controls such as a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as temporary mitigation against potential attacks. It is also critical to validate and sanitize user inputs to prevent SQL injection attacks in the long term.
Remember, vigilance and prompt action are key to maintaining a secure environment. Keep your systems up to date and regularly check for new vulnerabilities and patches.
