CVE-2025-13774 is an SQL injection vulnerability identified in Progress Software's Flowmon ADS, a network monitoring and security analytics platform. The flaw exists in versions prior to 12.5.4 and 13.0.1, allowing authenticated users to inject malicious SQL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL queries (CWE-89). This vulnerability enables attackers with valid credentials to execute unintended SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, as well as disruption of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with low attack complexity and no requirement for user interaction. The scope is unchanged, meaning the attack affects only the vulnerable component. Although no public exploits are currently known, the risk is significant given the nature of SQL injection and the privileged access required. Flowmon ADS is widely used in network security monitoring, making this vulnerability critical for organizations relying on it for threat detection and network visibility. The vulnerability was reserved in late 2025 and published in early 2026, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. The lack of patch links suggests that users must obtain updates directly from Progress Software or their support channels.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to severe consequences including unauthorized access to sensitive network monitoring data, manipulation or deletion of logs, and potential disruption of network security operations. This can undermine incident detection and response capabilities, increasing the risk of undetected cyberattacks. Confidentiality breaches could expose critical infrastructure details or personal data, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. Integrity compromises might allow attackers to falsify monitoring data, leading to incorrect security assessments. Availability impacts could disrupt network monitoring services, affecting business continuity. Organizations in sectors such as finance, energy, telecommunications, and government, which heavily rely on Flowmon ADS for network security, are particularly at risk. The requirement for authenticated access limits exposure but insider threats or compromised credentials could facilitate exploitation. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation before widespread attacks occur.

1. Immediately upgrade Flowmon ADS to versions 12.5.4 or 13.0.1 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. 2. Restrict access to Flowmon ADS interfaces strictly to trusted administrators and monitor authentication logs for unusual activity. 3. Implement the principle of least privilege for all users with access to Flowmon ADS, ensuring only necessary permissions are granted. 4. Employ network segmentation to isolate Flowmon ADS management interfaces from general user networks. 5. Enable and regularly review database query logs to detect anomalous or suspicious SQL commands indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or database activity monitoring tools that can detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting Flowmon ADS. 7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on authentication mechanisms and input validation in Flowmon ADS. 8. Educate administrators about the risks of credential compromise and enforce strong authentication methods, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 9. Coordinate with Progress Software support for any interim patches or workarounds until official updates are applied. 10. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential SQL injection exploitation scenarios in network monitoring systems.