CVE-2025-14653 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Student Management System version 1.0, specifically within the /addrecord.php script. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation on the 'ID' parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries without proper sanitization or use of parameterized statements. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands, potentially manipulating the backend database. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network without any user interaction or privileges, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 (medium severity) reflects the ease of exploitation (low attack complexity, no privileges required) and moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though the impact is limited to partial compromise rather than full system takeover. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no known active exploitation has been reported yet. The affected software is primarily used in educational environments to manage student records, making the confidentiality of personal data and integrity of academic records critical. The lack of available patches or vendor advisories necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by users. This vulnerability exemplifies common web application security issues related to improper input handling and highlights the importance of secure coding practices in educational software.

The primary impact of CVE-2025-14653 is unauthorized access and manipulation of the student management system's database. Attackers can extract sensitive student information, alter academic records, or disrupt system availability by injecting malicious SQL commands. For European organizations, especially educational institutions, this could lead to significant data breaches involving personal data protected under GDPR, resulting in legal and reputational consequences. The integrity of academic records may be compromised, affecting student evaluations and institutional credibility. Additionally, disruption of system availability could impact administrative operations and student services. The medium severity rating indicates a moderate but tangible risk, particularly because exploitation requires no authentication and can be performed remotely. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate widespread impact, but public disclosure increases the likelihood of future attacks. Organizations relying on this software or similar legacy systems without robust input validation are at heightened risk.

1. Immediate code review and remediation of the /addrecord.php file to implement parameterized queries or prepared statements, eliminating direct concatenation of user input into SQL commands. 2. Apply strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied parameters, especially the 'ID' field, to ensure only expected data types and formats are accepted. 3. If available, update to a patched version of the software; if no official patch exists, consider temporary mitigations such as web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint. 4. Conduct thorough security testing, including automated and manual penetration testing, to identify and remediate similar injection flaws elsewhere in the application. 5. Monitor logs for suspicious activities related to SQL injection attempts and implement alerting mechanisms. 6. Educate development teams on secure coding practices to prevent recurrence of injection vulnerabilities. 7. Consider isolating the affected system within network segments with restricted access to minimize potential lateral movement in case of compromise. 8. Backup critical data regularly and ensure recovery procedures are tested to mitigate impact from potential data corruption or deletion.