CVE-2025-45956: SQL Injection Vulnerability in Computer Laboratory Management System

Overview

The vulnerability CVE-2025-45956 revolves around a SQL injection weakness in the manage_damage.php file of the Sourcecodester Computer Laboratory Management System v1.0. This vulnerability endangers the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of the system. SQL injection (SQLi) vulnerabilities are a common but serious threat to web application security, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate database queries.
In this case, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the “id” parameter, leading to a potential system compromise or data leakage. All businesses and organizations utilizing the affected version of this system should take immediate steps to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-45956
Severity: High (8.8 CVSS)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low (Authenticated user required)
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, data leakage

Affected Products

Product | Affected Versions

Sourcecodester Computer Laboratory Management System | v1.0

How the Exploit Works

The exploit takes advantage of insufficient input sanitization in the manage_damage.php file, particularly in relation to the “id” parameter. An attacker, once authenticated, can manipulate the SQL query by injecting their own SQL commands. These commands could potentially allow the attacker to read, modify, or delete data that they are not authorized to access, leading to unauthorized system access or data leakage.

Conceptual Example Code

The following example demonstrates a conceptual SQL injection attack. The attacker modifies the “id” parameter to include a malicious SQL command:

POST /manage_damage.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
id=1; DROP TABLE users;

In this example, the attacker is attempting to delete the “users” table from the database, which could have catastrophic effects on the integrity of the system.

Mitigation Guidance

To mitigate this vulnerability, users of Sourcecodester Computer Laboratory Management System v1.0 are advised to apply the vendor’s patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as temporary mitigation. These solutions can help by detecting and blocking SQL injection attempts, thus providing an added layer of security while the patch is being developed and deployed.