CVE-2025-11036 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects E-Commerce Website, specifically within the /pages/admin_account_update.php file. The vulnerability arises due to improper sanitization or validation of the user_id parameter, which is susceptible to malicious manipulation. An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely without any authentication or user interaction, by injecting crafted SQL statements through the user_id argument. This can lead to unauthorized access to the backend database, allowing the attacker to read, modify, or delete sensitive data, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application’s data. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the network exploitability, lack of required privileges or user interaction, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, a public exploit is available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, and no official patches or mitigations have been published yet. Given the nature of e-commerce platforms, exploitation could lead to exposure of customer data, manipulation of user accounts, or disruption of business operations.

For European organizations using the code-projects E-Commerce Website version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to customer data privacy and business continuity. Exploitation could result in unauthorized access to personal and payment information, leading to data breaches that violate GDPR regulations, potentially resulting in heavy fines and reputational damage. The integrity of administrative accounts could be compromised, allowing attackers to alter user privileges or manipulate order data, impacting trust and operational reliability. Availability could also be affected if attackers execute destructive SQL commands. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers can launch attacks at scale, increasing the threat landscape for European e-commerce businesses relying on this platform. The lack of patches further exacerbates the risk, necessitating immediate mitigation to prevent exploitation.

European organizations should take immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability. First, implement input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the /pages/admin_account_update.php file to prevent SQL injection. If source code modification is not immediately feasible, deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block malicious payloads targeting the user_id parameter. Conduct thorough code audits to identify and remediate similar injection points. Restrict access to the admin_account_update.php page through network segmentation and IP whitelisting to limit exposure. Monitor logs for suspicious activity related to user_id parameters and unusual database queries. Organizations should also plan for an urgent update or patch deployment once available from the vendor. Additionally, ensure regular backups of databases to enable recovery in case of data tampering or loss. Educate development teams on secure coding practices to prevent recurrence.