CVE-2025-5626 in Online Teacher Record Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/05/2025
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Campcodes Online Teacher Record Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/edit-subjects-detail.php. The manipulation of the argument editid leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/06/2025
This critical vulnerability exists within the Campcodes Online Teacher Record Management System version 1.0, specifically within the administrative component located at /admin/edit-subjects-detail.php. The flaw represents a classic sql injection vulnerability that arises from improper input validation when processing the editid parameter. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database by manipulating the editid argument, potentially enabling full database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive educational records.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input within the application's backend processing logic. When the editid parameter is passed to the sql query without proper escaping or parameterization, malicious input can alter the intended query structure. This weakness aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a fundamental web application security flaw. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers need only access to the web application interface to potentially execute malicious code, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where administrative access to student and teacher records is maintained.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to manipulate, delete, or exfiltrate sensitive educational information including teacher records, subject details, and potentially student data. The disclosed exploit status significantly increases the risk level as threat actors can readily leverage this vulnerability without requiring advanced technical skills. Attackers could use this vulnerability to gain persistent access to the system, escalate privileges, or establish backdoors for continued unauthorized access, all while maintaining plausible deniability through the manipulation of database records.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the affected application to address the sql injection vulnerability through proper input validation and parameterized queries. The system administrators should implement proper web application firewall rules to detect and block malicious sql injection attempts targeting the vulnerable endpoint. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that database accounts used by the web application have minimal required permissions, preventing attackers from executing destructive operations even if they successfully exploit the vulnerability. Regular security assessments and input validation testing should be implemented to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application's codebase, with adherence to secure coding practices such as those recommended by the owasp top ten and mitre attack framework to prevent future incidents.