CVE-2025-13059 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Alumni Management System version 1.0, located in the /manage_career.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of the 'ID' parameter, which allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the backend database by enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). Although no active exploitation in the wild is reported, a public exploit is available, increasing the likelihood of future attacks. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is typically deployed in academic or alumni management contexts. The lack of official patches necessitates immediate mitigation through secure coding practices. The vulnerability's exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data tampering, or denial of service, impacting organizational operations and reputation.

For European organizations, particularly universities, alumni associations, and educational institutions using SourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive personal data, including alumni records and career information. Exploitation could lead to data breaches violating GDPR requirements, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. Integrity compromise could allow attackers to alter records, undermining trust in institutional data. Availability impacts could disrupt alumni services, affecting stakeholder engagement. The presence of a public exploit increases the urgency for mitigation. Given the medium severity, the threat is moderate but significant enough to warrant immediate attention, especially in countries with strict data protection laws and large academic sectors.

1. Immediately audit and review the /manage_career.php code, focusing on the handling of the 'ID' parameter. 2. Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements to eliminate SQL injection vectors. 3. Apply strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially numeric IDs. 4. If possible, upgrade to a patched version or contact the vendor for security updates. 5. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules as a temporary mitigation. 6. Monitor logs for suspicious SQL queries or anomalous access patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint. 7. Conduct security awareness training for developers to prevent similar coding flaws. 8. Regularly back up databases and ensure incident response plans are in place to quickly recover from potential attacks.