CVE-2025-11074 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Project Monitoring System, specifically within an unspecified function in the /login.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the username and/or password parameters, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This injection can be performed remotely without any authentication or user interaction, making exploitation relatively straightforward. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, categorized as medium severity. The vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). The scope remains unchanged (S:U). Although no known exploits are reported in the wild yet, the exploit code has been published, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate backend SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or denial of service. Since the flaw is in the login mechanism, successful exploitation could allow bypassing authentication or extracting sensitive user credentials and data from the database. The lack of patches or mitigations currently available increases the urgency for affected organizations to implement compensating controls.

For European organizations using the code-projects Project Monitoring System version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of project management data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive project information, user credentials, or internal communications, which may impact business operations and competitive positioning. Integrity violations could allow attackers to alter project data, causing operational disruptions or mismanagement. Availability impacts could result from SQL injection-induced database crashes or lockups, impairing project tracking and management workflows. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack, threat actors could exploit this vulnerability at scale, potentially targeting multiple organizations. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate widespread impact, but the public availability of exploit code raises the risk of imminent attacks. European organizations in sectors relying heavily on project monitoring systems—such as IT services, engineering, and consulting—may face increased exposure. Additionally, regulatory compliance frameworks like GDPR impose strict data protection requirements, and breaches resulting from this vulnerability could lead to legal and financial penalties.

Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should take immediate steps to mitigate risk. First, implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the /login.php endpoint and parameters 'username' and 'password'. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, employing parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent injection. Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Monitor logs for unusual login activity or database errors indicative of injection attempts. Consider temporarily disabling or restricting external access to the affected Project Monitoring System until a patch or update is released. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or develop patches. Additionally, perform regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on injection vulnerabilities. Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in future versions.