CVE-2025-5329
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Martcode Software's Delta Course Automation allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. All users running affected versions are vulnerable, potentially exposing sensitive course data, user information, and system access.
💻 Affected Systems
- Martcode Software Delta Course Automation
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, authentication bypass, and potential remote code execution on the database server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive course data, student records, and administrative functions through SQL injection attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database permissions restricting unauthorized access.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with basic web security testing tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Contact vendor for updates or consider alternative solutions.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to filter malicious requests.
Input Validation
allImplement strict input validation on all user inputs to reject SQL special characters.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the application in a segmented network with strict access controls.
- Implement database-level protections: use least privilege accounts, enable audit logging, and restrict database permissions.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test application inputs with SQL injection payloads using tools like sqlmap or manual testing with single quotes and SQL syntax.Check Version:
Check application version in admin panel or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection payloads no longer execute and return appropriate error messages or are blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL syntax
- Requests containing SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, INSERT
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL injection patterns
- Unusual database query patterns from application server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("' OR" OR "UNION SELECT" OR "--" OR ";--")