CVE-2025-3331

Remediation / Mitigation Strategy

Vulnerability: SQL Injection

Description: A critical SQL Injection vulnerability exists in codeprojects Online Restaurant Management System 1.0, specifically within the /payment_save.php file. The mode parameter is susceptible to malicious SQL code injection.

Severity: Critical (CVSS v3.1 Score: 9.8)

Known Exploit: An exploit for this vulnerability is publicly available and actively being used.

Remediation:

  1. Input Validation and Sanitization:

    • Description: Implement robust input validation and sanitization on the mode parameter in /payment_save.php. All user-supplied input must be validated against a strict whitelist of acceptable values or patterns. Sanitize input by escaping special characters that have meaning in SQL queries (e.g., single quotes, double quotes, backslashes).
    • Implementation: Use parameterized queries (prepared statements) or an Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) to prevent SQL injection. These techniques separate SQL code from user-provided data, preventing malicious code from being interpreted as part of the SQL query. If direct SQL queries are unavoidable, use a dedicated escaping function provided by the database library to sanitize the mode parameter before incorporating it into the SQL query.

  2. Least Privilege Principle:

    • Description: Ensure that the database user account used by the application has only the minimum necessary privileges required for its operation.
    • Implementation: Avoid using a highly privileged database user (e.g., ‘root’ or an account with ALL PRIVILEGES). Create a dedicated database user with limited permissions (e.g., only SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE on specific tables).

  3. Web Application Firewall (WAF):

    • Description: Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block SQL injection attempts. Configure the WAF with rulesets specifically designed to protect against SQL injection attacks.
    • Implementation: Choose a WAF (either cloud-based or on-premise) that is capable of inspecting HTTP requests for malicious SQL code. Regularly update the WAF’s rulesets to protect against newly discovered attack patterns.

  4. Upgrade/Patch:

    • Description: If a patch or updated version of the Online Restaurant Management System is available from codeprojects, immediately apply it to address the vulnerability.
    • Implementation: Check the vendor’s website or support channels for available patches. Thoroughly test the patch in a non-production environment before deploying it to production.

  5. Code Review:

    • Description: Conduct a comprehensive code review of the /payment_save.php file and related code to identify any other potential vulnerabilities, including other SQL injection points or similar input validation issues.
    • Implementation: Engage experienced security engineers or developers to review the code. Use static analysis security testing (SAST) tools to automatically identify potential vulnerabilities.

Mitigation:

  1. Monitor Logs:

    • Description: Continuously monitor application and database logs for suspicious activity, such as unusual SQL queries or failed login attempts.
    • Implementation: Implement a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system to collect and analyze logs from various sources. Set up alerts to notify security personnel of potential security incidents.

  2. Rate Limiting:

    • Description: Implement rate limiting on the /payment_save.php endpoint to prevent attackers from rapidly injecting malicious payloads.
    • Implementation: Use a WAF or application-level rate limiting mechanism to restrict the number of requests that can be made to the endpoint within a specific time period.

  3. Regular Security Assessments:

    • Description: Conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and address any new vulnerabilities that may arise.
    • Implementation: Engage qualified security professionals to perform penetration tests on a regular basis. Use automated vulnerability scanning tools to identify known vulnerabilities.

Testing:

After implementing the remediation steps, thoroughly test the application to ensure that the vulnerability has been successfully addressed and that no new issues have been introduced. Use both automated testing tools and manual testing techniques to verify the effectiveness of the remediation.

Assigner

Date

  • Published Date: 2025-04-07 02:00:16
  • Updated Date: 2025-04-07 18:17:01

More Details

CVE-2025-3331