CVE-2025-11089 in CourseSelectionSystem
Summary
by MITRE • 09/28/2025
A vulnerability was determined in kidaze CourseSelectionSystem up to 42cd892b40a18d50bd4ed1905fa89f939173a464. This impacts an unknown function of the file /Profilers/PriProfile/COUNT3s4.php. Executing manipulation of the argument cbranch can lead to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continious delivery. Therefore, version details for affected and updated releases are not available.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-11089 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the kidaze CourseSelectionSystem application. This vulnerability specifically targets the /Profilers/PriProfile/COUNT3s4.php file where an unknown function processes user input without proper sanitization or validation. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it allows remote exploitation through manipulation of the cbranch argument parameter, making it accessible to attackers regardless of their physical location or network proximity to the target system. The vulnerability exists in versions up to the commit hash 42cd892b40a18d50bd4ed1905fa89f939173a464, indicating this flaw has been present in the codebase for an extended period.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and improper parameter handling within the application's database interaction layer. When the cbranch argument is passed to the COUNT3s4.php file, the system fails to properly escape or sanitize this input before incorporating it into sql queries. This creates an opportunity for malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands that can be executed by the database server. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql fragments into input fields for execution by the database. This type of vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even execute administrative commands on the database server.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise as it provides attackers with extensive control over the affected system's database operations. Remote exploitation enables attackers to potentially access student records, course information, and other sensitive educational data stored within the system. The rolling release approach employed by this product, while beneficial for continuous delivery, creates additional challenges for vulnerability management since specific version information is not readily available for affected systems. This makes it difficult for organizations to determine their exposure level or to implement targeted patches. The public disclosure of this exploit increases the risk significantly as it provides threat actors with ready-made attack methodologies that can be immediately deployed against vulnerable systems.
Organizations utilizing this system should implement immediate mitigations including input validation measures, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to protect against sql injection attacks. The lack of specific version information makes comprehensive patch management challenging, but organizations should consider implementing network segmentation and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. Security teams should conduct thorough penetration testing to identify any additional vulnerabilities within the system and implement proper access controls to limit the impact of successful attacks. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of secure coding practices and regular security assessments in continuous delivery environments where rapid deployment cycles may inadvertently introduce security flaws. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 (exploitation of known vulnerabilities) and T1071.004 (application layer protocol: dns) as attackers may use dns tunneling to exfiltrate data from compromised systems. Regular security updates and vulnerability scanning should be implemented as part of the continuous delivery pipeline to prevent similar issues from being introduced in future releases.