CVE-2025-4875 in Online Shopping Portal
Summary
by MITRE • 05/18/2025
A vulnerability was found in Campcodes Online Shopping Portal 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /forgot-password.php. The manipulation of the argument email 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 • 05/18/2025
This critical vulnerability in Campcodes Online Shopping Portal version 1.0 represents a severe sql injection flaw that directly impacts the /forgot-password.php component. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation when processing the email argument parameter, creating an exploitable condition where malicious actors can inject arbitrary sql commands into the database query execution flow. The flaw exists within the application's authentication recovery mechanism, specifically targeting the password reset functionality that handles user email addresses for account verification purposes.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates poor input sanitization practices where the email parameter is directly incorporated into sql query construction without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. This allows attackers to manipulate the sql query structure by injecting malicious sql payloads through the email field, potentially enabling unauthorized database access, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network presence to exploit this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous in internet-facing applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise including customer information, user credentials, and potentially sensitive business data. Attackers may leverage this vulnerability to perform unauthorized database operations such as data modification, deletion, or extraction of confidential information. The disclosure of this exploit to the public community increases the risk profile significantly, as it provides attackers with ready-made techniques and tools to target vulnerable installations. This vulnerability directly maps to cwe-89 sql injection weakness and aligns with attack techniques documented in the attack pattern taxonomy under the category of sql injection attacks.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database interactions, particularly within the password reset functionality. Input validation and sanitization measures must be strengthened to reject malformed email addresses and prevent sql injection payloads from being processed. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and database query monitoring can help detect and prevent unauthorized sql operations. Organizations should conduct immediate vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of this vulnerability and apply patches or workarounds as provided by the vendor. Network segmentation and firewall rules can help reduce the attack surface by limiting access to the vulnerable application components. Regular security testing including automated sql injection scanning and manual penetration testing should be implemented to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase.