CVE-2025-8993 in Online Tour and Travel Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/15/2025
A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/expense_report.php. The manipulation of the argument from_date leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate 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
This vulnerability resides within the itsourcecode Online Tour and Travel Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the administrative component accessible through the /admin/expense_report.php file. The flaw represents a classic sql injection vulnerability that occurs when user-supplied input from the from_date parameter is inadequately sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it allows remote exploitation without requiring any authentication credentials, making it accessible to any attacker with network access to the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation practices where the from_date parameter directly influences the sql query construction process. When an attacker submits malicious input through this parameter, the application fails to properly escape or parameterize the input before incorporating it into the database command. This allows malicious sql payloads to be executed within the database context, potentially enabling attackers to extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability's disclosure status indicates that attackers have already developed and made available exploit code, significantly increasing the risk to affected systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to manipulate the core business data of the tour and travel management system. An attacker could potentially access customer information, financial records, booking details, and other sensitive business data stored in the database. The remote nature of the attack means that systems could be compromised from anywhere on the internet, and the lack of authentication requirements makes it particularly dangerous for organizations that do not properly restrict access to administrative interfaces. This vulnerability could result in significant financial loss, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage for businesses relying on this system.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the affected application to address the input validation flaw in the expense_report.php file. Organizations must implement proper parameterized queries or prepared statements to ensure that user input cannot influence sql command structure. Network-level protections including firewall rules to restrict access to administrative interfaces, web application firewalls to detect and block malicious sql injection attempts, and regular security monitoring should be implemented. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by limiting administrative access to only necessary personnel and implementing multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-89 and its exploitation via remote attack vectors aligns with common tactics used in the attack lifecycle described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically targeting the credential access and persistence phases through database compromise.