CVE-2025-14623 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the Student File Management System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in the /admin/update_student.php endpoint, specifically in the handling of the stud_id parameter. An attacker can remotely craft malicious SQL queries that manipulate the backend database, potentially extracting sensitive student data, modifying records, or disrupting database operations. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction, making it accessible to unauthenticated remote attackers. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). Although no active exploitation in the wild has been reported, the availability of a public exploit increases the likelihood of attacks. The lack of official patches or updates necessitates immediate mitigation through secure coding practices such as parameterized queries and input sanitization. This vulnerability primarily threatens educational institutions or entities managing student records using this software, risking unauthorized data disclosure and data integrity compromise.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions and administrative bodies managing student data, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations, potentially resulting in legal and financial penalties. Data integrity could be compromised, leading to incorrect student records, which may affect academic and administrative decisions. Availability impacts could disrupt critical administrative functions, causing operational delays. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack vector increases the risk of widespread exploitation, especially in environments where this software is deployed without additional network protections. The public availability of an exploit further elevates the threat, making timely mitigation essential to prevent data breaches and reputational damage.

1. Immediately implement input validation and sanitization on all parameters, especially stud_id, to prevent injection of malicious SQL code. 2. Refactor the vulnerable code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements instead of dynamic SQL construction. 3. Restrict access to the /admin/update_student.php endpoint using network-level controls such as VPNs, IP whitelisting, or web application firewalls (WAFs) to limit exposure. 4. Monitor logs for suspicious SQL query patterns or unusual access attempts targeting the vulnerable endpoint. 5. Conduct a comprehensive security audit of the entire application to identify and remediate similar injection flaws. 6. If possible, isolate the Student File Management System within a segmented network zone to reduce lateral movement risks. 7. Educate administrators and developers about secure coding practices and the importance of timely patching. 8. Engage with the vendor or community to request official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. 9. Prepare incident response plans to quickly address potential exploitation attempts.