CVE-2025-13243 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the code-projects Student Information System version 2.0, located in the /editprofile.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of user-supplied input, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands into backend database queries. This injection can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges beyond low-level access, making it relatively easy to exploit. The impact includes unauthorized reading, modification, or deletion of sensitive student data, potentially compromising confidentiality, data integrity, and system availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Although no exploits are currently observed in the wild, the public availability of exploit code increases the likelihood of attacks. The Student Information System is typically used by educational institutions to manage student records, grades, and profiles, making the data highly sensitive and critical. The lack of vendor patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by affected organizations. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices, especially input validation and use of parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using the code-projects Student Information System, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of student data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal information, manipulation of academic records, or denial of service through database corruption. Such breaches could violate GDPR regulations, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. The medium severity score indicates moderate impact, but the ease of remote exploitation without user interaction increases the threat landscape. Disruption of student information systems can affect administrative operations and trust in educational services. Additionally, attackers could leverage this vulnerability as a foothold for further network compromise. The impact is amplified in countries with high adoption of this software or where educational data protection is a strategic priority.

1. Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately once available to address the root cause of the SQL injection vulnerability. 2. In the absence of patches, deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting /editprofile.php and related endpoints. 3. Conduct a thorough code review of the Student Information System focusing on input validation and database query construction, replacing dynamic SQL with parameterized queries or prepared statements. 4. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user inputs, especially those related to profile editing functions. 5. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of potential injection attacks. 6. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or errors indicative of injection attempts. 7. Educate system administrators and developers on secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection. 8. Consider network segmentation to isolate the Student Information System from critical infrastructure to limit lateral movement in case of compromise.