CVE-2025-7556 in Voting System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/14/2025
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in code-projects Voting System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/voters_edit.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 • 07/14/2025
This critical sql injection vulnerability exists within the code-projects Voting System version 1.0, specifically within the administrative component located at /admin/voters_edit.php. The flaw manifests when an attacker manipulates the ID argument parameter, allowing malicious sql commands to be executed within the database context. This vulnerability represents a direct breach of data integrity and confidentiality principles, as it enables unauthorized access to sensitive voter information and potentially full database control. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and is actively exploitable, making it a significant threat to any system running this vulnerable software version.
The technical implementation of this sql injection flaw stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the voters_edit.php file. When user-supplied ID parameters are directly incorporated into sql queries without adequate escaping or parameterization, attackers can inject malicious sql payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms and execute arbitrary database commands. This vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89 which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql fragments into input data. The attack vector is remote, meaning that exploitation does not require physical access to the system, and can be executed through web browser interactions with the vulnerable administrative interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, encompassing complete system compromise and potential denial of service conditions. An attacker could extract all voter records, modify existing entries, create new administrator accounts, or even delete critical database components. The remote exploit capability means that threat actors can target the system from anywhere on the internet without requiring local network access. This vulnerability directly violates the principles of information security as outlined in the CIA triad, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the voting system's data infrastructure. The disclosure of the exploit further amplifies the risk as it provides attackers with ready-made tools and techniques for exploitation.
Organizations utilizing this vulnerable system must implement immediate remediation measures including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to prevent sql injection attacks. The recommended mitigation strategy involves updating to the latest version of the code-projects Voting System where this vulnerability has been patched. Additionally, network segmentation, web application firewalls, and regular security assessments should be implemented to reduce the attack surface. The vulnerability also aligns with several ATT&CK tactics including TA0001 Initial Access through web application exploitation and TA0002 Execution through command injection. Regular security monitoring and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to identify potential exploitation attempts, while access controls should be strictly enforced to limit administrative privileges to only authorized personnel.