CVE-2025-13300 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 /settings/controller.php file, where insufficient input sanitization allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. This flaw can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction, making it highly accessible to attackers. The vulnerability enables unauthorized manipulation of SQL queries, which could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or even full database compromise depending on the backend database privileges. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 reflects a medium severity, considering the attack vector is network-based with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction needed, but with limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation by threat actors. The affected product is a web-based laboratory management system, likely used in academic, research, or industrial laboratory environments to manage experiments, data, and resources. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate mitigation through alternative controls such as input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation.

For European organizations, especially those involved in scientific research, education, or industrial laboratories using the itsourcecode Web-Based Internet Laboratory Management System, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive research data, intellectual property, or personally identifiable information stored within the system. Data integrity could be compromised, potentially affecting the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results and reports. Additionally, attackers might leverage the vulnerability to disrupt laboratory operations or pivot to other internal systems, increasing the scope of impact. The medium severity rating indicates a moderate but tangible threat to confidentiality and integrity, with limited availability impact. Given the critical nature of laboratory data in research and development sectors, any breach could have reputational, financial, and regulatory consequences under European data protection laws such as GDPR. Organizations lacking timely mitigation may face increased risk of data breaches and operational interruptions.

Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should immediately implement compensating controls. First, conduct a thorough code review of the /settings/controller.php file and related input handling to identify and sanitize all user inputs, employing parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. Deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting this specific endpoint. Restrict network access to the management system to trusted IP ranges where feasible, reducing exposure to external attackers. Monitor logs for suspicious query patterns or repeated failed attempts indicative of exploitation attempts. Educate development and IT teams about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases. Once the vendor releases an official patch, prioritize its deployment after testing in controlled environments. Additionally, consider isolating the laboratory management system from critical infrastructure to limit lateral movement in case of compromise.