SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Tutor Portal
CVE-2025-3118

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Online Tutor Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 April 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Online Tutor Portal 1.0, specifically in the view_course.php file under the /tutor/courses/ directory. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate the 'ID' argument, leading to unauthorized remote access and potential exploitation of the database. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and poses a significant risk to users if not addressed promptly.

Affected Version(s)

Online Tutor Portal 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-3118 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.303009
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.303009
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.524985
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

wanglun (VulDB User)
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