CVE-2025-0842 in Library Card System
Summary
by MITRE • 01/30/2025
A vulnerability was found in needyamin Library Card System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file admin.php of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument email/password leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/26/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-0842 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the needyamin Library Card System version 1.0, specifically impacting the login functionality through the admin.php component. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's authentication process, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on this library management system. The flaw manifests when user credentials are processed through the email and password parameters, where malicious input can be exploited to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote attack vectors, allowing threat actors to inject malicious sql code via the login interface. The attack leverages the lack of proper parameter validation and sanitization, enabling attackers to manipulate the sql queries executed by the backend database. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. The remote exploitability of this flaw means that attackers do not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from any location with network connectivity to the vulnerable application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, potentially enabling attackers to extract sensitive data including user credentials, patron information, and library management records. The compromised system could face data exfiltration, modification of library databases, and potential complete system takeover. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploitation of remote services, T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, and T1003 for credential access. Organizations utilizing this library management system may experience service disruption, regulatory compliance violations, and significant reputational damage if the vulnerability is exploited successfully.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-0842 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected library card system version 1.0, implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations must enforce secure coding practices including the use of prepared statements and stored procedures, along with regular security assessments of web applications. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor for suspicious login attempts and sql injection patterns. Additionally, implementing multi-factor authentication and regular credential rotation can provide additional defense layers against exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and conducting thorough security testing of all web applications, particularly those handling sensitive user data and authentication processes.