CVE-2025-13297 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability resides in an unspecified function within the /course/controller.php file, which fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. This allows remote attackers to craft malicious requests that manipulate the backend database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The attack requires no authentication or user interaction, making it easier to exploit remotely over the network. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits have been reported in the wild yet. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates an attack complexity of low, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, with limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, resulting in a medium severity rating (6.9). The affected product is a web-based system used to manage internet laboratory environments, likely involving academic or research data. The lack of an official patch or detailed remediation guidance necessitates immediate code review and input validation improvements by administrators. Given the nature of the vulnerability, attackers could extract sensitive information or alter data records, disrupting laboratory management operations and potentially exposing confidential research information.

For European organizations, especially educational institutions and research centers that may deploy the itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory Management System, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive academic and research data. Exploitation could lead to data leakage, unauthorized data modification, or deletion, impacting the integrity and availability of laboratory management systems. This could disrupt academic workflows, compromise research confidentiality, and damage institutional reputation. Since the attack requires no authentication or user interaction, it could be exploited by remote attackers scanning for vulnerable instances. Although the impact is rated medium, the strategic importance of research data in Europe elevates the potential consequences. Additionally, disruption of laboratory management systems could delay critical research activities. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk, but public disclosure increases the likelihood of future exploitation attempts. Organizations lacking timely mitigation may face increased exposure to data breaches and operational disruptions.

1. Conduct an immediate security audit of the /course/controller.php file to identify and isolate the vulnerable function. 2. Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries (prepared statements) to prevent SQL injection attacks. 3. If source code access is available, refactor the vulnerable code to sanitize all user inputs before database interaction. 4. Deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules to provide an additional layer of defense. 5. Monitor network traffic and application logs for unusual or suspicious SQL query patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of a successful injection. 7. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or develop an official patch or update. 8. Educate system administrators and developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. 9. Consider isolating the affected system from public internet access until mitigations are in place. 10. Regularly back up critical data to enable recovery in case of data corruption or deletion.