CVE-2025-11610 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Inventory System version 1.0, specifically in the /brand.php script where the editBrandName parameter is improperly sanitized. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability arises from unsafe handling of user input, enabling manipulation of SQL queries executed by the backend database. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the inventory system's data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L, indicating low privileges), no user interaction (UI:N), and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). Although no patches or official fixes have been released, the public disclosure and availability of exploit code increase the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability is particularly concerning for organizations relying on this inventory system for critical asset tracking and inventory management, as data manipulation or leakage could disrupt business operations and supply chain management.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive inventory data, manipulation or deletion of records, and potential disruption of supply chain and asset management processes. This could lead to financial losses, regulatory non-compliance (especially under GDPR due to potential data breaches), and reputational damage. SMEs and enterprises using SourceCodester Simple Inventory System 1.0 are at risk of targeted attacks aiming to extract proprietary or customer data. The remote exploitability without authentication increases the attack surface, making it easier for threat actors to compromise systems. Additionally, if attackers leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges or pivot within the network, broader organizational impact could occur. The absence of patches and the public availability of exploit code heighten the urgency for mitigation.

1. Immediately audit all instances of SourceCodester Simple Inventory System version 1.0 and identify affected deployments. 2. Implement input validation and sanitization on the editBrandName parameter to prevent SQL injection, preferably by using parameterized queries or prepared statements in the codebase. 3. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting /brand.php and related endpoints. 4. Monitor database logs and application logs for unusual query patterns or failed injection attempts. 5. Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of potential injection attacks. 6. Isolate the inventory system from critical network segments to reduce lateral movement risk. 7. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or develop patches or updated versions addressing this vulnerability. 8. Conduct security awareness training for developers and administrators on secure coding practices and vulnerability management. 9. Plan for incident response readiness in case exploitation is detected. 10. Consider alternative inventory management solutions if timely patching is not feasible.