CVE-2025-14193 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the Employee Profile Management System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability resides in the /view_personnel.php script, specifically in the handling of the per_id parameter. Improper input validation allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or disruption of database operations. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or elevated privileges, making it easier to exploit remotely over the network. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L - low privileges required), no user interaction (UI:N), and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). Although no public exploits are currently reported in the wild, the public disclosure increases the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The lack of available patches or mitigations from the vendor necessitates immediate defensive measures by users. This vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive employee information or alter records, impacting organizational operations and privacy compliance.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive employee data, including personal identification and employment details. This could lead to data breaches violating GDPR and other privacy regulations, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. Integrity of employee records could be compromised, affecting payroll, HR decisions, and internal audits. Availability impacts could manifest as database disruptions or denial of service if malicious queries degrade system performance. Organizations relying on this system for critical HR functions may experience operational interruptions. The medium severity rating suggests moderate but tangible risks, especially for sectors with stringent data protection requirements such as finance, healthcare, and government. The remote exploitability without user interaction increases the threat landscape, making perimeter defenses and application-level protections crucial.

1. Conduct immediate code review of /view_personnel.php to identify and sanitize all inputs, especially the per_id parameter. 2. Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. 3. Enforce the principle of least privilege on database accounts used by the application, restricting permissions to only necessary operations. 4. Monitor web application logs for unusual query patterns or repeated access attempts targeting per_id. 5. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting this endpoint. 6. If vendor patches become available, apply them promptly. 7. Conduct security awareness training for developers to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases. 8. Perform regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing focused on input validation and injection flaws. 9. Consider isolating the employee profile management system within segmented network zones to limit lateral movement in case of compromise.