CVE-2025-14639 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in version 1.0 of the itsourcecode Student Management System, specifically within the /uprec.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of the 'ID' parameter, which an attacker can manipulate remotely without authentication or user interaction. This allows the attacker to inject malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the backend database. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely, increasing the attack surface for educational institutions using this software. Although no active exploits are reported in the wild, public availability of exploit code heightens the urgency for remediation. The lack of patches or official fixes necessitates immediate mitigation efforts such as input validation, prepared statements, or web application firewalls. This vulnerability could be leveraged to compromise sensitive student data, disrupt educational services, or facilitate further attacks within affected networks.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using the itsourcecode Student Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk of data breach involving sensitive student and staff information. Unauthorized SQL injection attacks can lead to exposure of confidential data, unauthorized data modification, or deletion, impacting data integrity and availability of critical educational services. This could result in regulatory non-compliance under GDPR due to personal data exposure, leading to legal and financial repercussions. Additionally, disruption of student management systems can affect administrative operations and educational delivery. The remote, unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the likelihood of attacks originating from external threat actors, including cybercriminals targeting education sectors. The public disclosure of exploit code further elevates the risk of widespread exploitation across European institutions that have not yet applied mitigations.

1. Immediately audit and review the /uprec.php file to identify and remediate unsafe handling of the 'ID' parameter. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization to ensure only expected data types and formats are accepted. 3. Refactor database queries to use parameterized statements or prepared queries to prevent injection. 4. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically targeting SQL injection attempts against the vulnerable endpoint. 5. Monitor logs for suspicious activity related to the 'ID' parameter and unusual database errors. 6. If patching is not yet available from the vendor, consider isolating or restricting access to the vulnerable application until mitigations are in place. 7. Educate IT and security teams on this vulnerability to increase awareness and readiness to respond to potential exploitation attempts. 8. Conduct penetration testing focused on injection vectors to verify the effectiveness of applied mitigations. 9. Maintain up-to-date backups of the student management system data to enable recovery in case of data compromise or loss.