CVE-2025-14245 is a SQL injection vulnerability identified in IdeaCMS versions 1.0 through 1.8, specifically within the whereRaw function of the Coupon.php file located at app/common/logic/index/. The vulnerability arises due to improper sanitization or validation of the params argument passed to whereRaw, which is used to construct SQL queries. This flaw enables a remote attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the underlying database. The attack vector requires no authentication or user interaction, making it highly accessible to threat actors scanning for vulnerable IdeaCMS installations. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required, but with limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits have been observed in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation. The absence of official patches or updates at the time of publication necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by administrators. The vulnerability primarily affects websites using IdeaCMS for content management, especially those employing the Coupon.php functionality, which may be common in e-commerce or promotional platforms. Exploitation could lead to data leakage, unauthorized data manipulation, or denial of service, impacting business operations and customer trust.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-14245 could be significant, especially for those relying on IdeaCMS for managing web content or e-commerce activities. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, including personal and financial information, resulting in data breaches that violate GDPR and other privacy regulations, potentially incurring heavy fines and reputational damage. Integrity of business data could be compromised, leading to fraudulent transactions or corrupted promotional campaigns. Availability may also be affected if attackers execute destructive SQL commands or cause database crashes, disrupting online services and sales. The medium severity rating suggests a moderate but tangible risk, particularly for organizations lacking robust security controls. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack, even smaller enterprises with limited security resources could be vulnerable. The public disclosure increases the likelihood of opportunistic attacks targeting European businesses, especially those in retail, marketing, and digital services sectors that commonly use CMS platforms.

1. Immediate mitigation should focus on implementing strict input validation and sanitization for all parameters passed to the whereRaw function or any SQL query construction points within IdeaCMS. 2. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting IdeaCMS endpoints, particularly those related to coupon or promotional functionalities. 3. Monitor database logs and web server logs for unusual query patterns or spikes in error rates that may indicate attempted exploitation. 4. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary, preventing excessive privileges that could amplify the impact of an injection attack. 5. If possible, isolate the affected application components in segmented network zones to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 6. Engage with the IdeaCMS vendor or community to obtain or develop patches addressing the vulnerability and plan for timely updates. 7. Educate development and operations teams about secure coding practices to prevent similar injection flaws in future customizations or modules. 8. Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scanning focused on SQL injection vectors to identify and remediate other potential weaknesses. 9. Consider temporary disabling or restricting access to the coupon-related functionalities until a patch or fix is applied, if business operations allow.