CVE-2025-6470 in Online Bidding System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/22/2025
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Online Bidding System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /bidlog.php. The manipulation of the argument ID 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 • 06/28/2025
This critical vulnerability resides within the code-projects Online Bidding System version 1.0, specifically targeting the bidlog.php file where an insecure direct object reference flaw exists. The vulnerability manifests when the ID parameter is processed without adequate input validation or sanitization, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution flow. This SQL injection vulnerability represents a fundamental breakdown in the application's data handling security mechanisms and falls under the category of CWE-89 SQL Injection as defined by the Common Weakness Enumeration framework.
The remote exploitation capability of this vulnerability presents a significant threat to the system's integrity and data confidentiality. Attackers can leverage this weakness to manipulate the underlying database through crafted malicious inputs, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive bidding information, user credentials, or financial data. The exploitation occurs at the database level where the application fails to properly escape or parameterize the ID argument before incorporating it into SQL queries, allowing attackers to construct malicious SQL statements that bypass authentication mechanisms or extract confidential information. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application and T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol DNS, as attackers can remotely target the exposed web interface to execute their malicious payloads.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to modify auction parameters, manipulate bid results, or even completely compromise the bidding system's functionality. The disclosure of the exploit to the public community means that this vulnerability is no longer a theoretical threat but an active risk that malicious actors can immediately deploy against affected systems. Organizations running this specific version of the Online Bidding System face potential exposure to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage due to the unauthorized manipulation of auction processes. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates that it represents a severe risk that requires immediate remediation to prevent exploitation.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The system administrators must immediately update to the latest version of the Online Bidding System where this vulnerability has been patched, or implement proper input sanitization measures for the ID parameter in bidlog.php. Additional defensive measures include implementing web application firewalls, conducting thorough code reviews, and establishing proper database access controls. The solution should incorporate prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input cannot be interpreted as SQL commands, aligning with the security best practices outlined in OWASP Top Ten and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system.