CVE-2025-10812 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Hostel Management System, specifically within the file /justines/admin/mod_amenities/index.php at the 'view' parameter of the 'ID' argument. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to manipulate the 'ID' parameter to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the backend database query. The injection flaw arises due to insufficient input validation or sanitization of user-supplied input before it is incorporated into SQL statements. Exploiting this vulnerability can enable attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive data stored in the database, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure, data corruption, or even full system compromise depending on the database privileges. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no known exploits have been observed in the wild to date. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the vulnerability's network attack vector, lack of required privileges or user interaction, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, the vulnerability remains critical for environments where sensitive personal or financial data is stored, such as in hostel management systems that may hold student or guest records. The absence of an official patch or mitigation guidance from the vendor further elevates the risk for affected deployments.

For European organizations operating the affected Hostel Management System version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of stored data. Hostels and educational institutions managing student accommodation may store personally identifiable information (PII), payment details, and booking records, which could be exposed or altered by attackers exploiting this SQL injection flaw. Such data breaches could lead to regulatory non-compliance under GDPR, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers could leverage the vulnerability to escalate privileges within the system or pivot to other internal resources, potentially disrupting hostel operations or causing denial of service. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the attack surface, especially for systems accessible over the internet without adequate network segmentation or web application firewalls. Given the public disclosure of the vulnerability, European organizations should consider the threat imminent and prioritize remediation to prevent data breaches and operational disruptions.

1. Immediate mitigation should include implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'ID' parameter in the affected URL path. 2. Restrict network access to the Hostel Management System administration interface to trusted IP addresses or VPN-only access to reduce exposure. 3. Conduct thorough input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code to prevent injection attacks; if source code modification is possible, refactor the vulnerable code accordingly. 4. Monitor logs for suspicious database queries or repeated access attempts to the vulnerable endpoint to detect potential exploitation attempts. 5. If no official patch is available, consider isolating the affected system or migrating to alternative management solutions until a secure version is released. 6. Regularly back up the database and test restoration procedures to minimize impact in case of data compromise. 7. Educate administrative users about the risks and signs of compromise to enable rapid incident response.