CVE-2025-14898 is a SQL injection vulnerability identified in CodeAstro Real Estate Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability resides in an unspecified function within the /admin/userbuilderdelete.php file, part of the Administrator Endpoint component. This flaw allows an attacker with high privileges (authenticated administrator) to remotely inject malicious SQL code into backend database queries. The injection can manipulate database commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely, but it does require the attacker to have administrative privileges, which limits the attack surface. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no user interaction (UI:N), but requires high privileges (PR:H). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited to low levels, suggesting partial data exposure or modification rather than full system compromise. Although the exploit has been publicly released, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patches or mitigation links have been published yet, increasing the urgency for organizations to implement compensating controls. The vulnerability primarily affects version 1.0 of the product, which is used in real estate management environments to handle sensitive client and property data.

For European organizations, particularly those in the real estate sector using CodeAstro Real Estate Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data such as client information, property details, and transaction records. This could result in data breaches, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), reputational damage, and financial losses. The requirement for administrative privileges reduces the likelihood of exploitation by external attackers but raises concerns about insider threats or compromised administrator accounts. Additionally, manipulation of database records could disrupt business operations, affecting availability and data integrity. Given the critical nature of real estate data and the increasing digitization of property management in Europe, the vulnerability could have significant operational and legal consequences if exploited.

1. Immediately restrict administrative access to the CodeAstro Real Estate Management System to trusted personnel and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 2. Monitor and audit administrator activities and database queries for suspicious behavior indicative of SQL injection attempts. 3. Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting the /admin/userbuilderdelete.php endpoint. 4. Apply strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially within administrative interfaces, to prevent injection of malicious SQL commands. 5. Isolate the database and limit database user permissions to the minimum necessary to reduce the impact of potential injection. 6. Stay alert for official patches or updates from CodeAstro and apply them promptly once available. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on administrative endpoints to identify similar vulnerabilities. 8. Educate administrators about the risks of credential compromise and enforce policies to prevent reuse of passwords across systems.