CVE-2025-14951 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the Scholars Tracking System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability resides in an unspecified function within the /home.php file, where the post_content parameter is improperly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. This injection flaw can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction, making it highly accessible to attackers. 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 impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). The vulnerability does not involve scope changes or security requirements. Although no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure increases the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive data, modify or delete records, or disrupt system operations by executing arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. The lack of available patches necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by organizations using this software. Given the nature of the software—tracking scholars and potentially sensitive academic data—this vulnerability poses a significant risk to data confidentiality and system integrity.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions, research centers, and academic administrative bodies using the Scholars Tracking System 1.0, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal and academic data. Exploitation could result in data breaches exposing student records, research data, or internal communications, damaging institutional reputation and violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Integrity of academic records could be compromised, affecting decision-making and trustworthiness of the system. Availability impacts could disrupt administrative operations, delaying critical academic processes. The remote, unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases risk, especially for organizations with internet-facing deployments of the affected system. The medium severity rating suggests a significant but not critical risk, yet the absence of patches and public disclosure heighten urgency. European entities must consider the regulatory and reputational consequences of such breaches, especially under stringent data privacy laws.

Organizations should immediately conduct a thorough code audit of the /home.php file focusing on the post_content parameter to identify and remediate the injection point. Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent direct SQL command injection. Employ rigorous input validation and sanitization techniques to reject malicious payloads. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit potential damage from exploitation. Monitor database logs and application behavior for unusual queries or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. If possible, isolate or restrict external access to the affected system until remediation is complete. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. Additionally, implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules as a temporary protective measure. Educate system administrators and security teams about this vulnerability and ensure incident response plans are updated to handle potential exploitation scenarios.