CVE-2025-11111 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the Campcodes Advanced Online Voting Management System, specifically within an unspecified function of the /admin/candidates_edit.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'ID' parameter, which allows an attacker to manipulate the SQL query executed by the application. This manipulation can lead to unauthorized access or modification of the underlying database. The attack can be initiated remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating a medium severity level. The vector metrics show that the attack can be performed over the network (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L), suggesting partial compromise of data or system functions. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, the exploit code has been publicly disclosed, increasing the likelihood of future attacks. The vulnerability affects a critical component of an online voting management system, which is a high-value target due to its role in electoral processes and data integrity. The lack of patches or mitigation links indicates that organizations using this system must urgently implement compensating controls or seek vendor updates once available.

For European organizations, especially those involved in electoral processes, government agencies, or political parties using the Campcodes Advanced Online Voting Management System, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, manipulation of candidate information, or disruption of voting management operations, undermining the integrity and trustworthiness of elections. Given the critical nature of voting systems, even partial data compromise or availability issues can have severe political and social consequences. Additionally, the remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack vector means that threat actors could exploit this vulnerability at scale, potentially targeting multiple jurisdictions simultaneously. The medium severity rating reflects that while the impact is not catastrophic, the threat to democratic processes and data integrity is substantial. European organizations must consider the regulatory implications under GDPR and electoral laws, as data breaches or manipulation could result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the /admin/candidates_edit.php endpoint through network segmentation, IP whitelisting, or VPN requirements to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. 2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'ID' parameter. 3. Conduct thorough input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code to eliminate SQL injection vectors; if source code access is available, prioritize patching this vulnerability. 4. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or repeated access attempts to the vulnerable endpoint to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 5. Engage with the vendor for official patches or updates and plan for immediate deployment once available. 6. Perform security audits and penetration testing on the voting system to identify any additional vulnerabilities. 7. Educate administrative users on the risks and ensure strong authentication mechanisms are in place, even though this vulnerability does not require authentication, to reduce overall attack surface.