CVE-2025-1381 in Real Estate Property Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 02/17/2025
A vulnerability was found in code-projects Real Estate Property Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /ajax_city.php. The manipulation of the argument CityName leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/18/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2025-1381 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the code-projects Real Estate Property Management System version 1.0, specifically impacting the /ajax_city.php component. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices within the application's backend processing logic. The flaw manifests when the CityName parameter is passed through the ajax_city.php file, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands that can be executed against the underlying database system.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote code execution via the CityName argument, which is processed without proper sanitization or parameterized query construction. This sql injection vector enables attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious sql payloads that can extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The vulnerability's classification as critical reflects the severe potential impact on data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. According to CWE standards, this corresponds to CWE-89 sql injection, which is one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this under T1190 exploitation of remote services and T1078 valid accounts, as successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized database access and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to completely compromise the real estate management system's data integrity. Remote exploitation means that attackers do not require physical access or network proximity to the system, making the attack surface significantly larger and more dangerous. The disclosed exploit status indicates that threat actors have already developed working tools to leverage this vulnerability, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation in the wild. Organizations relying on this system face potential exposure of sensitive property information, client data, and business-critical records that could be accessed, modified, or deleted by unauthorized parties.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-1381 must prioritize immediate remediation through proper input validation and parameterized query implementation. The system should implement strict sanitization of all user inputs, particularly the CityName parameter, and employ prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious sql injection patterns targeting the affected endpoint. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments of their entire application stack to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components. The patching process must be prioritized with immediate deployment of vendor-supplied fixes, while also implementing proper access controls and database privilege management to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Regular security testing and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to maintain ongoing protection against similar sql injection threats that may exist in other parts of the system.