CVE-2025-40689 in Online Fire Reporting System
Summary
by MITRE • 09/11/2025
SQL Injection in Online Fire Reporting System v1.2 by PHPGurukul. This vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve, create, update and delete database via
'remark', 'status' and 'requestid' parameters in the endpoint '/ofrs/admin/request-details.php'.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/12/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2025-40689 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Online Fire Reporting System version 1.2 developed by PHPGurukul. This security weakness resides in the administrative interface of the system, specifically targeting the '/ofrs/admin/request-details.php' endpoint. The vulnerability manifests through three primary parameters: 'remark', 'status', and 'requestid', which are all susceptible to malicious input manipulation that bypasses proper input validation mechanisms. The flaw enables unauthorized users to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database, potentially compromising the entire system's data integrity and confidentiality.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The attack vector exploits the system's failure to properly sanitize user inputs before incorporating them into database queries. When an attacker submits malicious SQL payloads through the vulnerable parameters, the application processes these inputs without adequate filtering or parameterization, allowing the injected commands to execute with the privileges of the database user account. The impact extends beyond simple data retrieval to include full database manipulation capabilities including data creation, modification, and deletion operations.
The operational implications of this vulnerability are severe and multifaceted. An attacker with successful exploitation could gain unauthorized access to sensitive fire incident reports, personal information of individuals involved in fire incidents, and administrative credentials stored within the database. The system's ability to track and manage fire reports would be compromised, potentially leading to data corruption, loss of critical incident documentation, and disruption of emergency response operations. The vulnerability affects the system's integrity, confidentiality, and availability principles, making it a critical concern for emergency services and public safety organizations that rely on accurate and secure reporting systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-40689 should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. The application code must be updated to sanitize all user inputs through proper input validation and encoding mechanisms before processing. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and privilege management ensures that database operations are performed with minimal required permissions. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities, while the vendor should be notified immediately to release a patched version addressing this specific weakness. The remediation process should also include comprehensive logging and monitoring of database activities to detect potential exploitation attempts and maintain audit trails for forensic analysis.