CVE-2025-15443 is a SQL injection vulnerability identified in CRMEB, a customer relationship management and e-commerce platform, affecting versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1. The vulnerability resides in the /adminapi/product/product_export endpoint, specifically in the handling of the cate_id parameter. Improper input validation allows an attacker with high privileges to inject malicious SQL commands remotely, potentially manipulating database queries. The attack vector is network accessible (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), and no user interaction (UI:N), but does require high privileges (PR:H), which means the attacker must already have elevated access to the system. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited but non-negligible (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L), as the attacker could access or modify sensitive data within the CRMEB database. The vendor has not issued patches or responded to disclosure, and while no confirmed exploits are in the wild, proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability is scored 5.1 (medium) under CVSS 4.0, reflecting moderate risk. The lack of vendor response and public exploit availability necessitates proactive defensive measures by users of CRMEB. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices, especially input validation in web applications handling sensitive business data.

For European organizations, exploitation of CVE-2025-15443 could lead to unauthorized access or modification of CRM data, including customer information, product details, and sales records. This could result in data breaches, loss of customer trust, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), and potential financial losses. Since CRMEB is used to manage critical business processes, disruption or data manipulation could affect operational integrity and decision-making. The requirement for high privileges to exploit the vulnerability limits the attack surface but also indicates that insider threats or compromised accounts pose significant risks. Organizations in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and services that rely heavily on CRMEB for customer and product management are particularly vulnerable. The absence of vendor patches increases the urgency for organizations to implement compensating controls. Additionally, the public availability of exploit code raises the likelihood of opportunistic attacks, especially in environments where CRMEB is exposed to the internet without adequate protections.

1. Immediately restrict access to the /adminapi/product/product_export endpoint to trusted internal networks or VPNs to reduce exposure. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on the cate_id parameter to prevent SQL injection, using parameterized queries or prepared statements if possible. 3. Enforce the principle of least privilege by reviewing and limiting user roles and permissions, ensuring that only necessary users have high-level access. 4. Monitor database logs and application logs for unusual or suspicious SQL queries indicative of injection attempts. 5. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting SQL injection patterns, specifically tailored for CRMEB endpoints. 6. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on CRMEB installations. 7. If feasible, isolate CRMEB systems from direct internet exposure and implement network segmentation. 8. Engage with CRMEB vendor or community to seek updates or patches, and consider alternative CRM solutions if no remediation is forthcoming. 9. Educate internal users about the risks of credential compromise to prevent privilege escalation. 10. Prepare incident response plans to quickly address potential exploitation.