CVE-2025-4005 in COVID19 Testing Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 04/28/2025
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul COVID19 Testing Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /patient-report.php. The manipulation of the argument searchdata 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 • 04/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-4005 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the PHPGurukul COVID19 Testing Management System version 1.0. This system, designed for managing coronavirus testing operations, contains a fundamental security weakness that exposes sensitive patient data and system integrity. The vulnerability specifically resides in the patient-report.php file where improper input validation occurs during the processing of the searchdata argument, creating an exploitable condition that allows attackers to manipulate database queries through malicious input.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input within the searchdata parameter. When users interact with the patient reporting functionality, the application fails to properly escape or validate the searchdata argument before incorporating it into sql queries. This oversight creates a classic sql injection vector where an attacker can craft malicious input that alters the intended database operation. The flaw operates at the application layer and leverages the standard sql injection attack pattern where user input is directly concatenated into sql statements without proper parameterization or input filtering mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, encompassing complete system compromise and patient data exposure. Remote exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the backend database, potentially enabling data extraction, modification, or deletion of critical patient information. The disclosure of this exploit to the public increases the risk profile significantly as it provides malicious actors with readily available attack vectors. Given that this system manages covid-19 testing data, the potential for privacy violations and regulatory compliance breaches is severe, particularly under healthcare data protection regulations such as hipaa or gdpr.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-4005 must address the root cause through proper input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations should immediately implement prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, particularly in the patient-report.php file where the vulnerability exists. Input sanitization measures including input length validation, character set filtering, and proper escaping of special sql characters should be enforced. The system should also implement proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit unauthorized access to sensitive reporting functions. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. This 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 surface for this vulnerability fits within the ATT&CK framework under the technique of sql injection, specifically targeting the database layer to achieve unauthorized data access and manipulation.