CVE-2025-15182 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the Refugee Food Management System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability resides in the /home/served.php file, where the refNo parameter is improperly sanitized, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction. This flaw enables attackers to manipulate backend database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and no privileges required, as indicated by the CVSS 4.0 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low to medium, but exploitation could compromise sensitive data related to refugee food management operations. Although no active exploitation has been reported, the public availability of exploit code increases the likelihood of attacks. The Refugee Food Management System is typically deployed by humanitarian organizations managing food distribution to refugees, making the data and operational integrity critical. The absence of patches necessitates immediate mitigation efforts. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure coding practices, particularly input validation and the use of parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks.

For European organizations, especially NGOs and government agencies involved in refugee assistance and food distribution, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal data of refugees, including food allocation records, potentially violating privacy regulations such as GDPR. Data integrity could be compromised, leading to incorrect food distribution or denial of services. Availability of the system could also be affected if attackers execute destructive SQL commands, disrupting critical humanitarian operations. The reputational damage and potential legal consequences from data breaches could be severe. Given the strategic importance of refugee management in countries with large refugee populations, the impact extends beyond technical loss to humanitarian and social consequences. The medium severity rating suggests a moderate but actionable threat that requires timely remediation to avoid escalation.

1. Immediately audit and sanitize all inputs, especially the refNo parameter in /home/served.php, to prevent injection of malicious SQL code. 2. Refactor database queries to use parameterized statements or prepared queries, eliminating direct concatenation of user inputs. 3. Implement strict least-privilege database access controls, ensuring the application account has only necessary permissions. 4. Monitor application logs for unusual query patterns or failed injection attempts to detect exploitation attempts early. 5. Conduct thorough code reviews and security testing, including automated static and dynamic analysis focused on injection flaws. 6. Develop and deploy patches promptly once available from the vendor or through internal remediation. 7. Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection. 8. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting the vulnerable parameter. 9. Regularly back up critical data and test restoration procedures to minimize operational impact in case of compromise. 10. Coordinate with humanitarian and governmental cybersecurity teams to share threat intelligence and response strategies.