CVE-2025-14940 identifies a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Scholars Tracking System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability exists in the /admin/delete_user.php script, where the ID parameter is improperly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL commands remotely. This injection flaw enables attackers to manipulate backend database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion. The attack vector requires no authentication or user interaction, increasing its accessibility to remote threat actors. Despite the lack of known active exploits, the public disclosure of the vulnerability raises the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is used primarily in academic environments for tracking scholars. The absence of official patches necessitates immediate mitigation through code fixes or compensating controls.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions and research bodies using the Scholars Tracking System, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to sensitive academic and personal data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of student records, alteration or deletion of critical data, and potential disruption of administrative operations. This could result in compliance violations under GDPR due to data breaches, reputational damage, and operational downtime. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the threat surface, making it easier for attackers to target vulnerable systems across Europe. The medium severity rating reflects a balance between the ease of exploitation and the partial impact on system security, but the potential consequences for data privacy and integrity are considerable.

Organizations should immediately audit their deployment of the Scholars Tracking System version 1.0 and restrict access to the /admin/delete_user.php endpoint through network segmentation and firewall rules. Input validation must be enforced by sanitizing and validating the ID parameter to prevent SQL injection. Implementing parameterized queries or prepared statements in the codebase is critical to eliminate injection vectors. If source code modification is not immediately feasible, deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules can provide temporary protection. Regular monitoring of logs for suspicious database query patterns and unusual administrative actions is advised. Organizations should also plan for an upgrade or patch deployment once available from the vendor and conduct security awareness training for administrators managing the system.