CVE-2025-9686 in i-Educar
Summary
by MITRE • 08/30/2025
A security flaw has been discovered in Portabilis i-Educar up to 2.10. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /module/AreaConhecimento/edit of the component Listagem de áreas de conhecimento Page. Performing manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-9686 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Portabilis i-Educar platform version 2.10 and earlier. This security weakness resides in the file processing logic at /module/AreaConhecimento/edit within the Listagem de áreas de conhecimento Page component. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied parameters, specifically the ID argument that controls the database query execution flow. Attackers can exploit this flaw by manipulating the ID parameter to inject malicious sql commands that bypass normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The remote exploit capability means that threat actors can target this vulnerability from external networks without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure, making it particularly dangerous for educational institutions that rely on web-based administrative platforms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows established sql injection attack patterns that fall under CWE-89, which defines improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands. The flaw demonstrates weak input validation practices where the application directly incorporates user-provided ID values into sql query construction without proper parameterization or sanitization. This allows attackers to manipulate the intended query execution path and potentially extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even gain elevated privileges within the system. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it operates through a standard web interface that would typically be accessible to legitimate users, making it difficult to distinguish between normal user activity and malicious exploitation attempts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise to potentially enable complete system takeover of educational administrative platforms. Organizations using Portabilis i-Educar may face unauthorized access to student records, academic data, institutional configurations, and potentially sensitive personal information of staff and students. The release of public exploits accelerates the risk timeline, as malicious actors can immediately leverage this vulnerability without requiring advanced technical skills to develop custom attack vectors. This particular flaw affects the core administrative functionality of the platform, potentially disrupting educational services and creating compliance issues with data protection regulations such as GDPR or local privacy laws that govern educational data handling.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the affected Portabilis i-Educar instances to the latest available version that addresses this sql injection vulnerability. Organizations must implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase to prevent similar issues from occurring in other components. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for sql injection patterns and anomalous database access attempts. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate potential injection points in the application architecture. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications, emphasizing the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing robust input validation controls. System administrators should also consider implementing database activity monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts and establish incident response procedures specifically tailored to address sql injection attacks in educational technology platforms.