CVE-2025-15210 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the Refugee Food Management System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The flaw exists in the /home/editrefugee.php file, where the input parameter path a/b/c/sex/d/e/nationality_nid is improperly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction, making it accessible to a wide range of attackers. The injection can lead to unauthorized reading, modification, or deletion of database records, potentially compromising sensitive refugee data such as personal identifiers, food distribution records, and national ID information. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium) reflects the vulnerability’s network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction, but limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patches or fixes have been published yet, and no known exploits are currently active, but public disclosure increases the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability highlights the critical need for secure coding practices, including input validation and use of parameterized queries, especially in systems managing sensitive humanitarian data.

For European organizations, particularly NGOs, government agencies, and contractors involved in refugee assistance and food management, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal data of refugees, violating privacy regulations such as GDPR and potentially causing reputational damage and legal consequences. Data integrity could be compromised, resulting in incorrect food distribution or resource allocation, which may have humanitarian consequences. Availability impacts could disrupt critical operations supporting vulnerable populations. Given the system’s specialized use, the scope is somewhat limited but critical within its operational context. The medium severity indicates a moderate risk level, but the lack of authentication and remote exploitability increase urgency for mitigation. European organizations must prioritize securing these systems to maintain compliance and operational continuity.

1. Immediately implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied parameters, especially the a/b/c/sex/d/e/nationality_nid argument. 2. Refactor database queries to use parameterized statements or prepared queries to prevent SQL injection. 3. Conduct a comprehensive code audit of the Refugee Food Management System to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. 4. Monitor network traffic and logs for suspicious activity targeting the /home/editrefugee.php endpoint. 5. Restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint through network segmentation or application-layer firewalls until patches are available. 6. Engage with the vendor or development community to obtain or develop patches and apply them promptly. 7. Train developers and administrators on secure coding practices and vulnerability management. 8. Implement regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on injection flaws. 9. Ensure backups of critical data are maintained and tested to enable recovery in case of data compromise. 10. Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure GDPR and other data protection requirements are met in response to this vulnerability.