CVE-2025-8967 in Online Tour and Travel Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/14/2025
A vulnerability was determined in itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/operations/packages.php. The manipulation of the argument pname 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 • 08/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-8967 resides within the itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the administrative operations module. This system facilitates travel booking and tour management functionalities for online travel agencies, making it a critical component in the digital tourism infrastructure. The affected component is located in the /admin/operations/packages.php file, which handles package management operations for travel services. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation within a function that processes the pname argument, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the system's database layer.
The technical flaw manifests as a classic SQL injection vulnerability where the pname parameter is directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization. This allows attackers to manipulate the database queries by injecting malicious SQL syntax through the pname argument. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can leverage this weakness from external networks without requiring physical access to the system. The disclosure of the exploit to the public community significantly increases the risk profile as it provides readily available attack vectors for threat actors who may not possess advanced technical capabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, encompassing complete database compromise and potential system takeover. An attacker could extract sensitive customer information including personal details, booking records, payment information, and travel itineraries. The vulnerability also enables unauthorized modification of travel packages, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate pricing, availability, or service details. Additionally, the compromised system could serve as a foothold for further attacks within the organization's network infrastructure, as highlighted by the ATT&CK framework's T1071.004 technique for application layer protocol tunneling. This type of vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a critical weakness in the system's input validation mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the vulnerable application version, implementing proper parameterized queries to eliminate SQL injection possibilities, and establishing robust input validation for all user-supplied parameters. Network segmentation and access controls should be reinforced to limit administrative access points, while comprehensive monitoring systems should be deployed to detect anomalous database query patterns. The implementation of web application firewalls and regular security assessments would provide additional protective layers against similar vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring solutions to identify unauthorized access attempts and maintain detailed audit logs for forensic analysis purposes. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input sanitization and parameterized queries as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security principles, particularly addressing the prevention of injection flaws that remain among the most prevalent and dangerous web application vulnerabilities.