CVE-2025-9532 in i-Educar
Summary
by MITRE • 08/27/2025
A flaw has been found in Portabilis i-Educar up to 2.10. This impacts an unknown function of the file /RegraAvaliacao/view. Executing manipulation of the argument ID can lead to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-9532 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Portabilis i-Educar educational management system version 2.10 and earlier. This vulnerability specifically affects the /RegraAvaliacao/view endpoint, which processes user input through the ID argument parameter. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. Security researchers have confirmed that this vulnerability can be exploited remotely, eliminating the need for local system access or privileged credentials to execute malicious payloads.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the ID argument parameter in ways that directly influence the underlying sql query execution. When the application processes this parameter without proper sanitization, malicious sql commands can be injected and executed within the database context. This occurs because the application constructs sql queries dynamically by concatenating user input directly into sql statements rather than utilizing parameterized queries or prepared statements. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in applications. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it operates entirely through web-based interfaces without requiring any specialized access privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, as it provides attackers with potential full database access capabilities. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data reading, writing, or deletion across the entire i-Educar system database, potentially compromising student records, administrative information, and institutional data. Given that educational institutions often handle sensitive personal information, the implications of unauthorized access to such systems could include identity theft, academic record tampering, and privacy violations. The fact that an exploit has been published and is potentially in active use significantly increases the risk profile, as threat actors can leverage existing code to target vulnerable systems without requiring advanced development skills.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-9532 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected i-Educar system to version 2.11 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement input validation measures that strictly filter and sanitize all user-supplied parameters before database processing, ensuring that special sql characters are properly escaped or removed. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious sql injection patterns. Additionally, security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected components within the i-Educar ecosystem. The lack of vendor response to early disclosure attempts underscores the importance of proactive security measures and the need for organizations to maintain independent security monitoring capabilities. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be implemented to identify similar vulnerabilities in other system components and ensure ongoing protection against evolving threats.