CVE-2025-11396 in Simple Food Ordering System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/07/2025
A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Simple Food Ordering System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /product.php. Such manipulation of the argument Category leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/08/2025
This vulnerability resides within the code-projects Simple Food Ordering System version 1.0 where an insecure parameter handling flaw exists in the product.php file. The specific issue manifests when the Category argument is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql commands into the application's database query execution process. This represents a classic sql injection vulnerability that fundamentally compromises the integrity of the database layer and exposes sensitive information to unauthorized access.
The technical flaw stems from improper input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data within the Category parameter. When the application processes this parameter without adequate filtering or escaping mechanisms, it directly incorporates user input into sql query construction. This creates an exploitable condition where malicious sql payloads can be executed within the database context, potentially allowing attackers to extract, modify, or delete data. The vulnerability is classified as a sql injection attack vector under the Common Weakness Enumeration framework as CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it enables remote code execution capabilities and complete database compromise. An attacker can leverage the publicly available exploit to gain unauthorized access to the food ordering system's backend database, potentially accessing customer information, order details, payment records, and other sensitive business data. The remote exploitability means that no local access or authentication is required to initiate the attack, making the system particularly vulnerable to widespread exploitation. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploitation of remote services and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, as the attack targets the web application's sql interface.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent sql injection attacks, comprehensive input validation and sanitization of all user-supplied parameters, and regular security patching of the application framework. The system should also implement proper access controls and database permissions to limit the damage potential of successful sql injection attempts. Additionally, network-based intrusion detection systems should monitor for sql injection attack patterns, and the application should be moved to a more secure architecture that follows the principle of least privilege. Organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of all web applications and implement web application firewalls to detect and prevent such attacks. The vulnerability also necessitates immediate patching of the Simple Food Ordering System to address the underlying sql injection flaw in the product.php file.