CVE-2025-11557 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the projectworlds Gate Pass Management System version 1.0, specifically in the /add-pass.php script. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'fullname' parameter, which is directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization or use of prepared statements. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands, potentially enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the underlying database. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or authentication, increasing its exploitability. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The lack of official patches or vendor advisories necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by users. The Gate Pass Management System is typically used to manage physical access credentials, so exploitation could lead to unauthorized physical access or data leakage related to personnel movement. The vulnerability highlights the critical need for secure coding practices, especially input validation and use of parameterized queries in web applications handling sensitive operational data.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive gate pass records, potentially compromising physical security by allowing attackers to forge or manipulate access credentials. Confidentiality breaches could expose personal data of employees or visitors, violating GDPR and other privacy regulations. Integrity impacts could allow attackers to alter or delete access logs, hindering incident investigations and enabling persistent unauthorized access. Availability impacts, while limited, could disrupt gate pass issuance processes, affecting operational continuity. Organizations in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, government facilities, and critical infrastructure that rely on projectworlds Gate Pass Management System for access control are particularly at risk. The medium severity rating reflects partial but significant impacts, especially given the lack of authentication or user interaction required for exploitation. The public disclosure increases the urgency for European entities to assess their exposure and implement mitigations to prevent potential data breaches or physical security compromises.

Since no official patches or updates are currently available from the vendor, European organizations should immediately implement the following mitigations: 1) Conduct a thorough code audit of the /add-pass.php script and all input handling routines to identify and remediate SQL injection vectors by implementing parameterized queries or prepared statements. 2) Apply strict input validation and sanitization on the 'fullname' parameter and any other user-supplied inputs to reject malicious payloads. 3) Restrict network access to the Gate Pass Management System to trusted internal networks or VPNs, minimizing exposure to external attackers. 4) Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable endpoint. 5) Monitor database logs and application logs for unusual queries or errors indicative of injection attempts. 6) Segment the network to isolate the Gate Pass Management System from critical infrastructure and sensitive data stores. 7) Prepare incident response plans to quickly address any detected exploitation attempts. 8) Engage with the vendor or community to track availability of official patches or updates and plan timely deployment once available.