CVE-2025-4916 in Auto Taxi Stand Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/19/2025
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Auto Taxi Stand Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/admin-profile.php. The manipulation of the argument mobilenumber leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-4916 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the PHPGurukul Auto Taxi Stand Management System version 1.0, specifically impacting the administrative profile management functionality. This vulnerability resides in the /admin/admin-profile.php file where the mobilenumber parameter is processed without adequate input validation or sanitization measures. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate the sql query execution by injecting malicious sql code through the mobile number field, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard sql injection attack patterns where the attacker crafts malicious input that alters the intended sql query structure. When the application processes the mobilenumber parameter in the admin-profile.php file, it directly incorporates user-supplied data into sql statements without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. This creates an environment where sql commands can be injected and executed with the privileges of the database user account. The remote exploit capability means that attackers can leverage this vulnerability from external networks without requiring physical access to the system, significantly expanding the attack surface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise, unauthorized administrative access, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. Attackers could extract sensitive information including user credentials, customer data, and system configuration details that would enable further attacks. The disclosure of the exploit to the public community accelerates the risk profile significantly, as malicious actors can immediately implement attacks without requiring additional research or development time. This vulnerability affects not only the immediate database but could also compromise other system components that rely on the same database infrastructure, creating cascading security failures.
Organizations utilizing this system should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and sanitization of all user-supplied parameters, particularly in administrative interfaces where sensitive operations occur. The implementation of prepared statements and parameterized queries should be mandatory for all database interactions to prevent sql injection attacks. Network segmentation and access controls should be enhanced to limit administrative access points, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other system components. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and represents a clear violation of ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of remote services, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security controls. System administrators must also ensure that all input fields are properly validated and that error messages do not reveal sensitive database information that could aid attackers in crafting more sophisticated attacks.