CVE-2025-14215 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the code-projects Currency Exchange System version 1.0, specifically within the /edit.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of the 'ID' parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries without adequate validation or parameterization. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code by manipulating the 'ID' argument, potentially enabling unauthorized data access, data modification, or even deletion within the underlying database. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requiring no privileges (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and no authentication (AT:N), making it relatively easy to exploit. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). Although no exploits have been observed in the wild, the public availability of exploit code increases the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, categorized as medium severity. The lack of patches or official remediation guidance increases the urgency for affected users to implement mitigations. The vulnerability is particularly critical for financial applications like currency exchange systems, where data integrity and confidentiality are paramount. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could extract sensitive financial data, manipulate exchange rates, or disrupt service availability, leading to financial loss and reputational damage.

For European organizations, especially those in the financial sector or those using the code-projects Currency Exchange System, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive financial data, manipulation of currency exchange records, and potential disruption of services. This could result in financial losses, regulatory penalties under GDPR due to data breaches, and erosion of customer trust. The medium severity score indicates a moderate but tangible risk, particularly because the vulnerability requires no authentication and can be exploited remotely. Organizations operating currency exchange platforms or financial services in Europe could face targeted attacks aiming to exploit this flaw for financial gain or espionage. Additionally, the public availability of exploit code increases the likelihood of opportunistic attacks. The impact extends beyond direct financial loss to include compliance risks and potential operational downtime.

To mitigate CVE-2025-14215, organizations should immediately audit and sanitize all inputs to the /edit.php endpoint, particularly the 'ID' parameter. Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. If source code modification is not immediately feasible, deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with specific rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable parameter. Conduct thorough code reviews and penetration testing focused on injection flaws. Restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint through network segmentation and IP whitelisting where possible. Monitor logs for suspicious query patterns or repeated access attempts to /edit.php. Educate development teams on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Since no official patch is available, consider isolating or disabling the vulnerable functionality temporarily until a fix is released. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups to ensure recovery in case of data compromise.