CVE-2025-28009 in App
Summary
by MITRE • 04/17/2025
A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the `u` parameter of the progress-body-weight.php endpoint of Dietiqa App v1.0.20.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-28009 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Dietiqa App version 1.0.20, specifically targeting the progress-body-weight.php endpoint. This application appears to be a health and fitness tracking platform that allows users to monitor their body weight progress over time. The vulnerability manifests through the 'u' parameter which is improperly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system. The flaw directly violates security principles by failing to implement proper input validation and parameterized queries, which are fundamental requirements for preventing SQL injection attacks.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker manipulates the 'u' parameter in the progress-body-weight.php endpoint to inject malicious SQL code. This parameter likely represents a user identifier or session token that the application uses to retrieve specific user data from the database. When the application processes this parameter without proper sanitization or parameterization, an attacker can construct SQL payloads that bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even execute system commands depending on the database backend and privilege levels. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a direct violation of the principle of least privilege and secure coding practices. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it targets a weight tracking feature that likely contains sensitive personal health information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to user health records, personal identifiers, and potentially sensitive medical information. The Dietiqa App's functionality as a health tracking platform means that the compromised data could include detailed weight progression data, user demographics, and potentially other personal information that could be exploited for identity theft, insurance fraud, or other malicious purposes. The vulnerability affects all users of the application who have accounts with the affected version, creating a widespread risk that could compromise thousands of user profiles simultaneously. Organizations using this application face significant regulatory compliance risks under data protection frameworks such as gdpr, hipaa, and other privacy regulations that mandate the protection of personal health information.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-28009 must include immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database interactions, particularly for the 'u' parameter in the progress-body-weight.php endpoint. Security patches should be applied to update the Dietiqa App to a version that properly sanitizes input parameters and implements proper authentication checks before database operations. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting this specific endpoint. Input validation should be strengthened to reject any non-alphanumeric characters or SQL-specific syntax in the 'u' parameter. Additionally, the application should implement proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to end users. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block SQL injection attempts, and conduct regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities across other endpoints in the application. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in health applications that handle sensitive personal data, aligning with the ATT&CK framework's T1190 technique for exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications.