CVE-2025-6929 in Zoo Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/01/2025
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Zoo Management System 2.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/view-normal-ticket.php. The manipulation of the argument viewid leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-6929 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System version 2.1, demonstrating a fundamental weakness in input validation and data sanitization practices. This vulnerability specifically resides in the administrative component of the system, targeting the file /admin/view-normal-ticket.php which processes user requests for viewing ticket information. The flaw manifests when the viewid parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly into the database query execution flow. The critical rating reflects the severity of potential impact and the ease with which this vulnerability can be exploited, particularly given that the exploit has been publicly disclosed and is readily available for use by malicious actors.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows established patterns of sql injection attacks where the attacker manipulates the viewid argument to bypass normal input validation mechanisms. When the application processes this parameter without proper sanitization or parameterized query construction, the malicious sql payload gets executed within the database context, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of database contents, or even complete database compromise. The remote attack vector indicates that this vulnerability can be exploited from outside the local network, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that are publicly accessible. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql fragments into input data that is then processed by a sql interpreter.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, encompassing potential system compromise, data integrity violations, and service disruption within the zoo management environment. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access confidential information about ticketing systems, visitor records, staff data, or other sensitive operational details that the zoo management system handles. The implications are particularly severe given that this is an administrative component, meaning that successful exploitation could provide attackers with elevated privileges and access to critical system functions. This vulnerability aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1190 for exploit for client execution, highlighting the multi-faceted attack surface that this flaw presents.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-6929 must prioritize immediate patching of the affected system, as the public disclosure of the exploit renders the window for defensive measures extremely limited. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly in administrative interfaces where sensitive operations occur. The implementation of web application firewalls and input sanitization measures can provide additional protection layers while the primary fix is being deployed. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the zoo management system, as this vulnerability likely indicates broader security weaknesses in the application's architecture. The remediation process should include thorough code review to ensure that all similar parameter handling patterns throughout the application are secured against sql injection attacks, following established secure coding practices and principles from OWASP top ten security guidelines.