CVE-2025-14899 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in CodeAstro Real Estate Management System version 1.0, specifically within the /admin/stateadd.php file of the Administrator Endpoint component. This vulnerability arises from insufficient sanitization or validation of user-supplied input, allowing an attacker to manipulate SQL queries executed by the application. The attack vector is remote, but exploitation requires the attacker to have high-level privileges (PR:H), indicating that authentication with elevated rights is necessary. No user interaction is required (UI:N), and the vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.1, reflecting a medium severity. Although no public exploits are currently observed in the wild, proof-of-concept exploit code has been released, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the real estate management system's backend database. The lack of vendor patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate defensive measures. The vulnerability is particularly critical in administrative interfaces where sensitive data and system controls reside. The exposure of such a flaw in a real estate management system is concerning due to the sensitive nature of property and client data handled by these platforms.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-14899 can be significant, especially for those operating in the real estate sector or managing property portfolios using CodeAstro's system. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive client information, property details, and financial data, undermining confidentiality. Integrity could be compromised by unauthorized modification or deletion of records, potentially disrupting business operations and causing financial losses. Availability impact is possible if attackers manipulate database queries to cause service disruptions or data corruption. Given the administrative nature of the vulnerable endpoint, attackers with high privileges could leverage this flaw to escalate their control or pivot to other systems. This could also lead to regulatory compliance issues under GDPR, as personal data exposure or loss would require notification and could result in penalties. The medium severity score reflects that while exploitation requires authenticated high privileges, the consequences of a successful attack warrant prompt attention. Organizations in Europe with large real estate markets and digital property management infrastructures are at higher risk, especially if they have not implemented compensating controls or patches.

1. Apply vendor patches immediately once available to remediate the vulnerability in the /admin/stateadd.php component. 2. Restrict administrative access to the real estate management system using network segmentation, VPNs, or IP whitelisting to limit exposure to trusted personnel only. 3. Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code to prevent SQL injection attacks. 4. Conduct regular security audits and code reviews focusing on input handling in administrative modules. 5. Monitor database logs and application behavior for unusual query patterns or anomalies that may indicate exploitation attempts. 6. Enforce the principle of least privilege for user accounts, ensuring that only necessary users have high-level administrative rights. 7. Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting the vulnerable endpoint. 8. Educate administrators about the risks of SQL injection and the importance of secure credential management to prevent unauthorized access. 9. Prepare incident response plans to quickly contain and remediate any exploitation events. 10. Consider deploying database activity monitoring tools to detect and alert on suspicious SQL commands in real time.