CVE-2025-13272 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in Campcodes School Fees Payment Management System version 1.0, specifically within an unspecified function in the /manage_course.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. This injection flaw can enable attackers to manipulate backend database queries, potentially extracting sensitive information, modifying or deleting data, or disrupting application functionality. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network, increasing its risk profile. Although no active exploitation has been reported, a public exploit is available, facilitating potential attacks. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the vulnerability's network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The lack of patches or official fixes at the time of publication heightens the urgency for mitigation. The affected product is used primarily in educational institutions for managing school fees, making the integrity and confidentiality of financial and student data critical. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, financial fraud, or denial of service within the affected systems.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using Campcodes School Fees Payment Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive student and financial data, undermining privacy compliance obligations such as GDPR. Data integrity could be compromised, allowing attackers to alter payment records or course management data, potentially causing financial losses or operational disruptions. Availability impacts may include denial of service if database queries are manipulated to crash or lock the system. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the attack surface, especially for institutions with internet-facing management portals. This could erode trust in digital payment systems and require costly incident response and remediation efforts. Additionally, reputational damage and regulatory penalties could arise from breaches involving personal and financial data. The presence of a public exploit increases the likelihood of opportunistic attacks targeting vulnerable deployments across Europe.

Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting external access to the /manage_course.php endpoint, ideally limiting it to trusted internal networks or VPNs. Implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting the ID parameter can provide temporary protection. Developers should urgently apply secure coding practices by sanitizing and validating all user inputs and employing parameterized queries or prepared statements to eliminate injection vectors. If patches become available from Campcodes, they must be applied promptly. Organizations should conduct thorough audits of their systems to identify vulnerable versions and monitor logs for suspicious database query patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Regular backups of critical data should be maintained to enable recovery from potential data corruption. Security awareness training for IT staff on this specific vulnerability and monitoring threat intelligence feeds for emerging exploits is also recommended. Finally, consider isolating the payment management system from other critical infrastructure to contain potential breaches.