CVE-2025-10968 is an SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89 that affects GG Soft Software Services Inc.'s PaperWork software versions from 6.1.0.9390 before 6.1.0.9398. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands processed via the Hibernate ORM framework, which PaperWork uses for database interactions. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries, including blind SQL injection techniques, enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring user interaction but does require low-level privileges, which could be obtained through other means or insider threat scenarios. The impact includes full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the backend database and potentially the entire application environment. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 reflects the ease of exploitation combined with the severe impact on affected systems. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and should be treated as a critical risk. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate risk mitigation and monitoring. PaperWork is used in document management and workflow automation, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for organizations relying on it for sensitive or regulated data processing.

For European organizations, exploitation of CVE-2025-10968 could lead to severe data breaches involving sensitive corporate, personal, or regulatory data managed within PaperWork. Confidentiality loss could expose intellectual property or personal data protected under GDPR, leading to legal and financial penalties. Integrity violations might allow attackers to alter documents or workflows, disrupting business processes and causing reputational damage. Availability impacts could result in denial of service or operational downtime, affecting productivity and service delivery. Given PaperWork's role in document management, critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and legal services in Europe are particularly vulnerable. The requirement for only low privileges and no user interaction lowers the barrier for exploitation, increasing risk. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the public disclosure heightens the urgency for mitigation. Failure to address this vulnerability could lead to targeted attacks by cybercriminals or nation-state actors aiming to disrupt or spy on European organizations.

European organizations should immediately inventory their PaperWork deployments to identify affected versions (6.1.0.9390 up to but not including 6.1.0.9398). Since no official patches are currently available, implement compensating controls such as strict network segmentation to limit access to PaperWork servers, especially restricting access to trusted internal networks and VPNs only. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting PaperWork endpoints. Conduct thorough input validation and parameterization reviews if custom integrations or extensions exist. Monitor logs for unusual database queries or error messages indicative of injection attempts. Enforce the principle of least privilege on accounts accessing PaperWork to minimize the impact of compromised credentials. Prepare for rapid patch deployment once vendor updates are released. Additionally, conduct security awareness training for administrators and users about the risks of SQL injection and suspicious activity reporting. Engage in threat hunting to detect early exploitation signs and consider deploying database activity monitoring solutions.