CVE-2025-15211 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the Refugee Food Management System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability resides in the /home/refugee.php script, where multiple input parameters (refNo, Fname, Lname, sex, age, contact, nationality_nid) are insufficiently sanitized before being used in SQL queries. This lack of proper input validation allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely, without requiring authentication or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity) reflects the vulnerability's network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact includes potential unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion within the backend database, which could compromise sensitive refugee information and disrupt food management operations. Although no active exploitation has been reported, the availability of a public exploit increases the likelihood of attacks. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, and no official patches have been published yet. The Refugee Food Management System is typically deployed by humanitarian organizations to manage food distribution for refugees, making the confidentiality and integrity of data critical. The vulnerability's exploitation could lead to data breaches, loss of trust, and operational failures in refugee aid programs.

For European organizations, especially NGOs, government agencies, and humanitarian groups managing refugee food distribution, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to personal and sensitive data of refugees, including identity and contact information, potentially violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Data manipulation or deletion could disrupt food supply chains, causing operational delays and harming vulnerable populations. The reputational damage from a breach could reduce public trust and funding. Additionally, attackers could leverage the compromised system as a foothold for further network intrusion. Given the critical nature of refugee support services in Europe, any disruption or data compromise could have severe humanitarian and legal consequences.

Organizations should immediately implement strict input validation and sanitization for all parameters accepted by /home/refugee.php, ensuring that user inputs cannot alter SQL queries. Employing parameterized queries or prepared statements is essential to prevent injection attacks. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of any potential compromise. Conduct thorough code reviews and security testing of the Refugee Food Management System, especially focusing on database interactions. If possible, isolate the system within a segmented network to reduce exposure. Monitor logs for unusual database queries or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Since no official patch is available, consider applying custom fixes or migrating to alternative solutions with better security postures. Finally, train staff on secure coding practices and incident response procedures tailored to this system.