CVE-2025-13285 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the itsourcecode Online Voting System version 1.0, located in the /login.php file within an unspecified function handling the Username parameter. SQL injection occurs when user input is improperly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL commands that can alter database queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, enabling attackers to retrieve, modify, or delete sensitive voting data, potentially undermining election results and voter privacy. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 (medium severity) reflects the vulnerability's network attack vector, low complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required, but limited impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patches are currently linked, and no known exploits are observed in the wild, though a public exploit is available, increasing risk. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, indicating that upgrading or patching is critical. The lack of detailed CWE classification suggests limited public technical details, but the core issue remains improper input validation and unsafe SQL query construction. Given the critical role of online voting systems in democratic processes, exploitation could have severe consequences.

For European organizations, exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to voter databases, manipulation of vote counts, exposure of sensitive voter information, and disruption of election services. Such impacts threaten the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of election data, potentially eroding public trust in democratic processes. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack vector increases the risk of widespread exploitation, especially if the system is internet-facing. Election authorities and organizations relying on the itsourcecode Online Voting System version 1.0 may face reputational damage, legal consequences, and operational disruptions. Additionally, attackers could use the vulnerability as a foothold to pivot into broader network infrastructure, escalating the impact. Given the strategic importance of election security in Europe, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to national security and democratic stability.

1. Immediately implement input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially the Username parameter in /login.php. 2. Refactor database queries to use parameterized statements or prepared queries to prevent SQL injection. 3. Monitor network traffic and application logs for suspicious activity targeting the login functionality. 4. Restrict access to the voting system backend via network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure. 5. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with SQL injection detection and prevention capabilities tailored to the voting system. 6. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain and apply official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. 7. Conduct security audits and penetration testing focused on injection flaws before election events. 8. Educate administrators and developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. 9. Establish incident response plans specific to election system compromises to enable rapid containment and recovery.