CVE-2025-11037 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects E-Commerce Website, specifically within the /pages/admin_index_search.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'Search' argument, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This flaw can be exploited remotely without any authentication or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N). The injection could lead to unauthorized access to the backend database, potentially exposing sensitive data or allowing modification of database contents. The CVSS score of 6.9 (medium severity) reflects the moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with low complexity of attack and no privileges required. Although no public exploit is currently known to be actively used in the wild, the exploit code has been released publicly, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, suggesting that later versions may have addressed this issue, but this is not confirmed due to lack of patch information. The absence of patches or mitigations from the vendor increases the urgency for organizations using this software to take protective measures.

For European organizations using the affected code-projects E-Commerce Website version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, including customer personal and payment information, violating GDPR requirements and potentially resulting in regulatory penalties. Integrity of the database could be compromised, allowing attackers to alter product listings, prices, or transaction records, which could damage business operations and reputation. Availability impacts could arise if attackers execute destructive SQL commands, causing service disruptions. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers can easily target vulnerable systems over the internet, increasing the likelihood of attacks. The public availability of exploit code further elevates the threat level, especially for smaller organizations with limited cybersecurity resources. The medium severity rating suggests that while the vulnerability is serious, it may not lead to full system compromise without additional factors; however, the risk to sensitive customer data and business continuity remains substantial.

European organizations should immediately audit their environments to identify any deployments of code-projects E-Commerce Website version 1.0. If found, they should isolate these systems from public internet access until mitigations are applied. Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should implement web application firewall (WAF) rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'Search' parameter in /pages/admin_index_search.php. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced at the application level, ideally by updating or rewriting the vulnerable component to use parameterized queries or prepared statements. Regular security scanning and penetration testing should be conducted to detect exploitation attempts. Organizations should also monitor logs for suspicious query patterns indicative of SQL injection. If feasible, migrating to a newer, patched version of the software or switching to a more secure e-commerce platform is strongly recommended. Additionally, organizations should ensure that database accounts used by the application have the least privileges necessary to limit the impact of a successful injection.