CVE-2025-52327 in Restaurant Order System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/01/2025
SQL Injection vulnerability in Restaurant Order System 1.0 allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via the payment.php file
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/05/2025
The SQL injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-52327 affects the Restaurant Order System version 1.0, presenting a critical security risk that enables local attackers to extract sensitive data through the payment.php file. This vulnerability represents a classic instance of improper input validation where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization measures. The flaw exists within the application's database interaction logic, specifically in how payment-related information is processed and stored within the backend database system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or validate input parameters received through the payment.php endpoint. When legitimate users or malicious actors submit payment data, the system processes this information using direct string concatenation or interpolation techniques rather than prepared statements or parameterized queries. This design flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code that can manipulate the database queries to retrieve unauthorized information. The vulnerability is classified as a local attack vector, indicating that exploitation requires the attacker to already have access to the system or application environment, though this access level does not diminish the severity of the potential impact.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass potential system compromise and business disruption. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract customer payment information, personal identification details, transaction histories, and other sensitive data stored within the database. The consequences include potential financial fraud, identity theft, regulatory compliance violations, and significant reputational damage to the affected organization. This type of vulnerability directly violates security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that payment processing systems typically contain highly sensitive information that requires robust protection mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-52327 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query usage throughout the application codebase. Organizations must replace all direct SQL query construction with prepared statements or stored procedures that properly separate SQL code from data inputs. The implementation should follow established security frameworks such as the OWASP Secure Coding Practices and adhere to NIST cybersecurity guidelines for database security. Additionally, regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire application infrastructure. Access controls and monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect anomalous database query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while also ensuring that all system components receive timely security updates and patches to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future versions.