CVE-2025-13242 identifies a SQL Injection vulnerability in the code-projects Student Information System version 2.0, specifically within the /register.php endpoint. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of user-supplied input that is directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization. As a result, an attacker can remotely craft malicious input to manipulate the backend database queries, potentially extracting sensitive information, modifying records, or executing arbitrary SQL commands. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction, making it accessible to any remote attacker with network access to the application. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). Although no exploits are currently reported in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability details increases the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The affected product is primarily used in educational environments to manage student information, making the confidentiality and integrity of personal and academic data a critical concern. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate mitigation efforts to reduce risk.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using the code-projects Student Information System 2.0, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive student data, including personal identification and academic records. Exploitation could lead to data breaches, data tampering, or disruption of student registration processes, undermining trust and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR. The potential exposure of confidential student information could result in legal liabilities and reputational damage. Additionally, the integrity of academic records could be compromised, affecting institutional operations and student outcomes. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack, the threat surface is broad, and attackers could automate exploitation attempts. The medium severity rating reflects moderate impact but significant risk due to ease of exploitation and the critical nature of the data involved.

Organizations should prioritize the following mitigation steps: 1) Monitor vendor communications closely for patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-13242 and apply them immediately upon release. 2) Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user inputs, especially those processed by /register.php, using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL Injection. 3) Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL Injection patterns targeting the Student Information System. 4) Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on input handling and database interactions. 5) Restrict network access to the Student Information System to trusted IP ranges where feasible, reducing exposure to external attackers. 6) Maintain comprehensive logging and monitoring to detect anomalous database queries or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 7) Educate IT staff and administrators about the vulnerability and recommended response procedures to ensure rapid incident response if exploitation is suspected.