CVE-2025-14897 is a SQL injection vulnerability identified in CodeAstro Real Estate Management System version 1.0, affecting the /admin/useragentdelete.php file within the Administrator Endpoint component. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of input parameters in an unknown function, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. The attack vector is remote network access, but exploitation requires high-level privileges (PR:H) and no user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L), indicating that while data exposure or modification is possible, it is limited in scope. The CVSS 4.0 vector string (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P) confirms that the attack is network-based, with low attack complexity and no authentication bypass, but requires authenticated high privilege access. No security controls such as sandboxing or isolation are bypassed (SC:N), and the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability at a high level. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the likelihood of exploitation, although no confirmed active exploitation has been reported. The lack of official patches necessitates immediate attention to mitigation strategies. The vulnerability primarily threatens the backend database integrity and confidentiality by enabling unauthorized SQL commands, potentially leading to data leakage, unauthorized data modification, or denial of service through database corruption or resource exhaustion.

For European organizations using CodeAstro Real Estate Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk. Real estate management systems often handle sensitive client data, including personal identification, financial information, and property details. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure or manipulation, undermining client trust and potentially violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. The requirement for high privilege authentication reduces the risk of external attackers exploiting the vulnerability directly; however, insider threats or compromised administrator accounts could be leveraged. Disruption of database integrity or availability could impact business operations, delaying transactions or causing financial loss. Given the real estate sector's importance in many European economies, especially in countries with active property markets, the vulnerability could have significant operational and reputational consequences if exploited. The presence of public exploit code increases the urgency for mitigation, as attackers could use it to target vulnerable installations. Organizations without robust access controls or monitoring are at higher risk. The medium severity rating reflects these factors, balancing the attack complexity and potential impact.

Since no official patch is currently available, European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Restrict access to the /admin/useragentdelete.php endpoint strictly to trusted administrators and enforce multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 2) Conduct a thorough review and hardening of input validation and sanitization mechanisms in the affected system, applying custom filters or web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting this endpoint. 3) Monitor database query logs and application logs for unusual or suspicious activity indicative of SQL injection attempts, enabling rapid detection and response. 4) Limit database user privileges associated with the web application to the minimum necessary, preventing exploitation from causing extensive damage. 5) Isolate the real estate management system network segment to reduce exposure to external threats. 6) Prepare incident response plans specific to SQL injection attacks, including data backup and recovery procedures. 7) Engage with CodeAstro support or community forums to track patch releases or official advisories. 8) Consider temporary alternative workflows or manual processes for critical administrative functions until a patch is available. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and containment tailored to this vulnerability's characteristics.