CVE Alert: CVE-2025-9508 – itsourcecode – Apartment Management System

Risk verdict

High risk: unauthenticated remote SQL injection with a publicly available exploit; remediation should be immediate.

Why this matters

Attackers can read or modify database contents without user interaction, potentially exposing customer data and enabling data integrity or availability impacts. Given a live PoC and network access to the web app, automated exploitation is realistic against exposed deployments.

Most likely attack path

An attacker sends crafted input to the rsid parameter in /report/rented_info.php over the network with no credentials or user interaction. The flaw permits SQL injection, enabling arbitrary queries on the backend database and potential data leakage or modification. Lateral movement is plausible only if the attacker gains foothold in the database or app server, but the initial access is straightforward and repeatable.

Who is most exposed

Any organisation running itsourcecode Apartment Management System 1.0 with internet-facing web interfaces, especially on shared hosting or misconfigured cloud VMs, is at risk.

Detection ideas

• Look for SQL error messages or unusual database responses in web and app logs.
• Monitor for anomalous rsid values or query patterns in access logs.
• Time-based delays or abnormal latency in rented_info.php requests.
• WAF/IPS alerts for SQL injection patterns targeting PHP endpoints.
• Unexplained data access/exports around the affected page.

Mitigation and prioritisation

• Apply vendor fix or upgrade to patched version; validate patch in staging before production.
• Implement parameterised queries/prepared statements and input validation around rsid.
• Harden DB access: least privilege accounts, disable dynamic SQL, and monitor DB logs.
• Enable robust WAF rules and IPS signatures for SQL injection; restrict external exposure where feasible.
• Change-management: test regression, rollback plan, and communicate timelines to stakeholders.