{"id":86516,"date":"2026-02-21T09:21:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T09:21:29","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2025-44203-unauthenticated-sql-injection-exploit-in-hoteldruid-3-0-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-44203-unauthenticated-sql-injection-exploit-in-hoteldruid-3-0-7\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-44203: Unauthenticated SQL Injection Exploit in HotelDruid 3.0.7<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

This report provides an analysis of the critical vulnerability CVE-2025-44203, which affects HotelDruid 3.0.7. This pervasive vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit SQL error messages, potentially compromising the system or leading to data leakage. Given the potential for significant impact on affected systems, it is crucial for administrators and system owners to understand the nature of this vulnerability and its mitigation.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-44203
\nSeverity: High (7.5 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise, data leakage, and Denial of Service (DoS)<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

HotelDruid | 3.0.7<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability lies in the verbose SQL error messages on creadb.php before the ‘create database’ button is pressed. An attacker can send malformed POST requests to this endpoint, which can cause the system to reveal sensitive data such as the administrator username, password hash, and salt. In addition, the exploit can potentially cause a Denial of Service (DoS), preventing the administrator from logging in even with the correct credentials.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:<\/p>\n

POST \/creadb.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nmalformed_data=' OR '1'='1<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker sends a malformed SQL query in the POST request. If the system is vulnerable, it may respond with verbose SQL error messages revealing sensitive information.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
Until a patch is available from the vendor, administrators are advised to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to mitigate the vulnerability. These systems can detect and block the malformed POST requests that exploit this vulnerability. Always ensure that your systems are updated with the latest security patches and follow best security practices to mitigate the risks of such vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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