External risk intelligence

CodeAstro Membership Management System SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2025-70149

The vulnerability exists in a Membership Management System web application. Such systems are commonly deployed as internet-facing portals to allow members to access profiles, manage accounts, or print credentials, making the specific vulnerable script reachable via the public internet in typical configurations.

SQL Injection

Codeastro Membership Management 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

This advisory concerns a critical vulnerability found in a specific version of the CodeAstro Membership Management System. The issue, identified as SQL injection, could allow unauthorized access to and manipulation of sensitive data within the system if exploited. The primary concern is confirming whether this particular software is in use and exposed to potential threats.

A critical flaw allows data compromise.
It affects membership management systems.
Confirm use and exposure to risks.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the `print_membership_card.php` script. This script is accessible over the network and does not require any authentication. By manipulating the `ID` parameter, an attacker can inject malicious SQL code, leading to unauthorized access and modification of data.

No authentication needed.
Manipulate the ID parameter.
Compromise database integrity.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

When the `print_membership_card.php` script is accessible, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to interfere with how the system retrieves or handles membership data by manipulating the `ID` parameter. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive information, or disruption of the system's ability to perform its intended functions.

Membership data could be exposed.
SQL injection via ID parameter.
Data compromise or system disruption.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The CodeAstro Membership Management System, specifically print_membership_card.php, is susceptible to SQL injection. This critical vulnerability, accessible via the network with no authentication or user interaction, allows for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. In a real-world scenario, application owners responsible for the membership system, likely supported by infrastructure or platform teams, should lead the initial response. The first practical step involves identifying all instances of this system, determining their exposure and business criticality, and locating the accountable owner to prioritize remediation.

Application owners must manage this issue.
Verify system reachability and business criticality first.
Plan remediation based on identified risk.

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CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CodeAstro Membership Management System?

It is a web-based application designed to help organizations track member information, manage accounts, and handle administrative tasks. These systems are often used to generate digital or printable credentials, such as membership cards, which directly relates to the specific component affected by this security flaw.

What does SQL injection mean for CVE-2025-70149?

This vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 weakness class, which happens when software fails to properly sanitize user input before including it in database queries. In this case, an attacker can insert malicious commands into the ID parameter of a script, allowing them to manipulate, steal, or delete information directly from the system's database.

How can someone trigger this SQL injection vulnerability?

An attacker triggers the bug by sending a specially crafted web request to the print_membership_card.php script. The vulnerability does not require any authentication or user interaction to activate. Note that simply browsing the site normally or using legitimate IDs does not trigger the flaw; it requires specifically modified input intended to subvert the database query.

Do I need to worry about this CVE if my system is internal?

Halo Surface Signal indicates this software is commonly deployed as an internet-facing portal to allow members to print credentials, increasing the risk. If your instance is strictly internal and unreachable from the public internet, the immediate risk is lower, though the vulnerability remains present within the code itself.

How should I respond if I use this software?

Begin by auditing your environment to locate all active installations of this membership management system. Once found, verify if the affected script is reachable and assess the business sensitivity of the data it handles. Coordinate with the application's owner to prioritize these instances and plan for necessary updates or access restrictions to mitigate the risk.

References

0x0bito.github.io/posts/CVE-2025-70149-Membership-SQLi/

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.