CVE-2025-11434 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the itsourcecode Student Transcript Processing System version 1.0, specifically within the /login.php script via the uname parameter. The vulnerability arises because the application fails to properly sanitize or parameterize user input before incorporating it into SQL queries, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This injection can be performed remotely without any authentication or user interaction, making it highly accessible to attackers. The impact of successful exploitation includes unauthorized data access, data modification, or even deletion, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of student records. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity, with an exploitability rating of low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. Although no active exploits have been reported in the wild, public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of attacks. The affected product is primarily used in educational environments to manage student transcripts, making educational institutions the primary targets. The lack of patches or vendor-provided fixes necessitates immediate mitigation through secure coding practices, such as using prepared statements and input validation, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block injection attempts. Continuous monitoring for suspicious database queries and access patterns is also recommended.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using the itsourcecode Student Transcript Processing System or similar platforms, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive student data, including personal and academic records, violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Integrity of records could be compromised, affecting academic credibility and operational trust. Availability of the system could also be disrupted, impacting administrative processes and student services. The medium severity rating reflects a balance between the ease of exploitation and the potential damage; however, the public availability of exploit code increases the likelihood of attacks. Institutions failing to mitigate this vulnerability may face reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and operational disruptions. The impact extends beyond individual organizations to the broader educational ecosystem, potentially affecting multiple stakeholders.

To mitigate CVE-2025-11434, organizations should immediately audit the /login.php code and any other input handling routines for SQL injection vulnerabilities. Replace any dynamic SQL query construction with parameterized queries or prepared statements to ensure user inputs are safely handled. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially the uname parameter. Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) configured to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the affected endpoints. Conduct regular security testing, including automated vulnerability scans and manual penetration testing focused on injection flaws. Monitor database logs and application behavior for unusual query patterns or access attempts. If vendor patches become available, apply them promptly. Additionally, restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Educate development and IT teams about secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups of critical data to enable recovery in case of data corruption or loss.