CVE Alert: CVE-2025-9766 – itsourcecode – Sports Management System

Risk verdict

High-risk remote SQL injection with a publicly disclosed exploit; urgent patching is advised.

Why this matters

Unauthenticated attackers can manipulate the code parameter remotely to access or alter database data, with potential data leakage, integrity impact, or downtime. The public PoC increases the likelihood of automated exploitation scanning organisations using the affected version.

Most likely attack path

Attacker targets the /Admin/facilitator.php endpoint, sending crafted payloads in the code parameter without requiring authentication. Successful exploitation yields database access with limited scope (C/L/I/L) but can enable data exfiltration or alteration, facilitating further steps or denial of service.

Who is most exposed

Any deployment of itsourcecode Sports Management System 1.0 that is exposed to the internet or inadequately protected admin endpoints; common in small to mid-sized organisations hosting the system on-premises or in the cloud with public network access.

Detection ideas

• Anomalous requests to facilitator.php with suspicious code parameter values; repeated patterns or payloads matching SQLi signatures.
• SQL error messages or unusual DB errors appearing in application logs or response content.
• Spike in DB queries or data access activity corresponding to the vulnerable endpoint.
• Web application firewall alerts for typical SQL injection payloads targeting the code parameter.
• IOCs aligned to the public exploit (unofficial exploit payloads, scanned IPs, or user agents linked to exploitation tools).

Mitigation and prioritisation

• Apply vendor patch or upgrade to a fixed version immediately; if unavailable, implement compensating controls and tightly restrict access to the endpoint.
• Implement parameterised queries, strong input validation, and prepared statements for all dynamic SQL usage in facilitator.php.
• Deploy a web application firewall rule set targeting SQL injection patterns on the affected endpoint.
• Disable or remove risky functionality in facilitator.php if a quick workaround exists; otherwise, quarantine the admin path from untrusted networks.
• Update change-management and perform backups prior to patching; test in a staging environment before production rollout.