CVE-2025-4712 in Sales and Inventory System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/15/2025
A vulnerability has been found in Campcodes Sales and Inventory System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /pages/account_summary.php. The manipulation of the argument cid leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/19/2025
This critical vulnerability in Campcodes Sales and Inventory System 1.0 represents a severe security flaw that exposes the application to remote sql injection attacks through the /pages/account_summary.php file. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the cid parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly into the database query execution flow. The remote exploit capability means that threat actors can leverage this weakness from external networks without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure.
The technical exploitation of this sql injection vulnerability follows established patterns documented in common weakness enumeration CWE-89, which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands as a fundamental security flaw. Attackers can manipulate the cid argument to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data from underlying databases, modify or delete critical records, and potentially establish persistent access to the system. This vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the inventory management system's data assets.
The operational impact of this disclosure is significant as it provides threat actors with a publicly available exploit that can compromise the entire sales and inventory database. Organizations using this system face potential exposure of customer information, financial records, product inventories, and business-critical data. The remote nature of the attack means that defenders cannot rely solely on network segmentation or firewall rules to protect against exploitation. This vulnerability aligns with tactics described in the attack pattern taxonomy under techniques related to command injection and database compromise.
Security mitigations should prioritize immediate patching of the affected application version, followed by comprehensive input validation and parameterized query implementation across all sql execution points. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional defense-in-depth layers. Organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of all application components to identify similar vulnerabilities in other files or modules. Regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing will help prevent future exploitation attempts. The disclosure of this exploit underscores the importance of proactive vulnerability management and timely patch deployment as outlined in industry best practices for maintaining secure application environments.