CVE-2025-13565 identifies a vulnerability in SourceCodester Inventory Management System version 1.0 related to its password recovery functionality located in /model/user/resetPassword.php. The weakness arises from improper handling of the password reset process, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to manipulate the function and reset user passwords without proper verification. This flaw compromises the confidentiality and integrity of user accounts by enabling unauthorized access. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges, making it easier to exploit remotely over the network. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and partial impact on integrity. Although no active exploitation in the wild has been reported, public exploit code availability increases the risk of attacks. The affected product is primarily used by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for inventory management, which often contain sensitive business data. The lack of vendor patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by organizations. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, manipulation of inventory records, and potential operational disruption if exploited.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to inventory management systems, exposing sensitive business and operational data. This could result in data breaches, loss of intellectual property, and manipulation of inventory records, potentially disrupting supply chains and business operations. SMEs, which commonly use SourceCodester products, may face financial losses and reputational damage. The vulnerability's remote exploitability without authentication increases the risk of widespread attacks. Additionally, compromised accounts could be leveraged for further lateral movement within corporate networks, escalating the impact. Regulatory implications under GDPR may arise if personal or sensitive data is exposed, leading to legal and financial penalties. The medium severity rating suggests a significant but not critical threat, emphasizing the need for timely remediation to prevent escalation.

1. Monitor SourceCodester vendor communications closely and apply official patches or updates as soon as they become available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict access to the /model/user/resetPassword.php endpoint via network segmentation or firewall rules, limiting it to trusted IP addresses or VPN users. 3. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all user accounts to reduce the risk of unauthorized access even if password resets are compromised. 4. Enhance logging and monitoring of password reset requests to detect unusual or repeated attempts indicative of exploitation. 5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on authentication and password recovery mechanisms. 6. Educate users and administrators about the risk and encourage strong, unique passwords and secure handling of password reset communications. 7. Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious password reset activities targeting this vulnerability. 8. Isolate critical inventory management systems from general corporate networks to limit lateral movement if compromise occurs.