CVE-2025-0533 in Campaign Management System Platform for Women
Summary
by MITRE • 01/17/2025
A vulnerability was found in 1000 Projects Campaign Management System Platform for Women 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /Code/sc_login.php. The manipulation of the argument uname leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/18/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-0533 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the 1000 Projects Campaign Management System Platform for Women version 1.0. This security weakness specifically targets the authentication mechanism of the platform through the /Code/sc_login.php file. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation when processing the uname parameter, which allows malicious actors to manipulate the argument and execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database. The critical severity designation indicates that this flaw can be exploited without authentication and poses a significant risk to the platform's data integrity and confidentiality. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can target the system from external networks without requiring physical access or prior authorization.
The technical exploitation of this sql injection vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize user input passed through the uname parameter in the sc_login.php file. This allows an attacker to inject malicious sql code that can bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands on the affected system. The vulnerability follows the common pattern of sql injection attacks where user-controllable input is directly concatenated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization. According to the CWE catalog, this vulnerability maps to CWE-89 which describes improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands, making it a classic example of sql injection that can be leveraged for privilege escalation and data exfiltration.
The operational impact of CVE-2025-0533 extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potential access to the entire user database and associated campaign management information. The platform's functionality as a campaign management system for women suggests it may contain sensitive personal information, demographic data, and potentially confidential campaign details that could be compromised. The public disclosure of the exploit increases the risk profile significantly, as it provides threat actors with ready-made attack vectors and techniques. This vulnerability could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, modify campaign data, or establish persistent access through database-level privileges. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the platform appears to serve a demographic that may be more vulnerable to targeted attacks, potentially exacerbating the privacy and security implications.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must be implemented immediately through multiple defensive layers. The primary remediation involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries in the sc_login.php file to prevent sql injection attacks. This includes using prepared statements with bound parameters instead of string concatenation, implementing strict input sanitization, and applying proper output encoding. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls to detect and block sql injection attempts, conduct comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, and establish robust database access controls to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Additionally, the platform should be updated to the latest version if available, and security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with attack techniques described in the mitre att&ck framework under the credential access and persistence domains, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive measures that address both immediate exploitation and long-term security posture improvements.