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Computer Laboratory System SQL Injection Login Bypass

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2025-60307

The vulnerability exists in a login page of a computer laboratory system. Login portals for institutional management systems are commonly deployed as web applications accessible over the network, making public or internal-network exposure likely in standard configurations.

SQL Injection

Carmelo Computer Laboratory System

1.0

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Computer Laboratory System version 1.0. This flaw allows unauthorized access by bypassing login security measures, potentially exposing sensitive information or system functions. The primary concern is to confirm if this specific system is in use and if it is exposed to the network.

Bypasses login to access a lab system.
Critical access flaw affecting login security.
Confirm system use and network exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by reaching the login page of the computer laboratory system. The system does not require any prior authentication or specific user interaction for this initial access. By submitting a specially crafted universal password into the password field, the attacker can bypass the authentication mechanism. This bypass can potentially lead to unauthorized access and further compromise of the system.

Accessible via the network.
Bypass login with a universal password.
Unauthorized system access.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

A SQL injection vulnerability in the Computer Laboratory System's login page could allow unauthenticated users to bypass login attempts by entering a universal password. When supported by the advisory, this may affect the integrity and availability of the system's data and services.

System data could be accessed.
Unauthorized access via login bypass.
Potential for data manipulation or system disruption.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This critical SQL injection vulnerability in the Computer Laboratory System could allow unauthorized access by bypassing login. Infrastructure and application owners should collaborate to identify all instances of this system, confirm exposure and business criticality, and then prioritize remediation based on risk.

Application and infrastructure owners.
Confirm system exposure and criticality.
Plan remediation based on risk.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Carmelo Computer Laboratory System?

This software is a specialized application designed for managing resources and activities within a computer laboratory setting. Users typically rely on it to handle administrative tasks, monitor system access, and oversee student or staff interactions with laboratory equipment and data.

How does SQL injection impact CVE-2025-60307?

In this vulnerability, the system incorrectly handles user input within the login field. By entering a specific character sequence—described as a universal password—the application misinterprets the input as a database command rather than authentication data, allowing the system to erroneously grant unauthorized access.

What triggers the CVE-2025-60307 login bypass?

An attacker triggers this flaw by interacting directly with the login page over the network. It does not require a legitimate account or any prior credentials to execute. The vulnerability is specifically confined to the password input field; entering valid credentials in a normal manner does not trigger the bypass.

Is my system at risk according to Halo Surface Signal?

Halo Surface Signal identifies this as a significant concern because laboratory management systems are often hosted as web applications. If your instance is reachable via a network, it may be susceptible to this remote bypass, regardless of whether it is directly on the public internet or accessible within an internal corporate network.

How should I respond to this vulnerability?

Start by identifying all instances of version 1.0 of the Computer Laboratory System within your environment. Once mapped, assess the business criticality of those specific assets. Coordinate with your infrastructure and application teams to verify the network reachability of these systems and prioritize them for security updates or restricted access controls.

References

github.com/Chen1-Boop/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2025-60307.md

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.