CVE-2025-11056 is a medium-severity SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the ProjectsAndPrograms School Management System. The vulnerability resides in an unspecified functionality within the file owner_panel/fetch-data/select-students.php, specifically involving the manipulation of the 'select' argument. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely without requiring user interaction or authentication, due to the vulnerability's characteristics: network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L), and no user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying database, as SQL injection can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or even complete system compromise. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity level, with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the existence of a published exploit increases the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, and no official patches or mitigation links have been provided yet. Given the nature of school management systems, which typically store sensitive student and staff information, exploitation could lead to significant data breaches and operational disruptions.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using the ProjectsAndPrograms School Management System version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a tangible risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal data of students and staff, violating GDPR requirements and potentially resulting in regulatory fines and reputational damage. The integrity of academic records and administrative data could be compromised, affecting decision-making and operational continuity. Availability impacts could disrupt school operations, affecting teaching and administrative processes. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the likelihood of attacks, especially if the system is exposed to the internet or poorly segmented within internal networks. Given the critical role of educational institutions in society, such disruptions could have broader social implications.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint (owner_panel/fetch-data/select-students.php) via network-level controls such as firewalls or VPNs to limit exposure only to trusted users. 2. Implement input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the affected code to prevent SQL injection. Since no official patch is available, organizations should review and sanitize all user inputs related to the 'select' parameter. 3. Conduct thorough code audits of the entire application to identify and remediate similar injection points. 4. Monitor logs for suspicious SQL queries or unusual database activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Isolate the affected system from critical networks until remediation is complete. 6. If feasible, upgrade to a newer, patched version of the software once available or consider alternative school management solutions with better security track records. 7. Educate IT staff and users about the risks and signs of exploitation to enhance detection and response capabilities.