CVE-2025-4024 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the itsourcecode Placement Management System, specifically within the /add_drive.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of the 'drive_title' parameter, 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 access, data modification, or deletion. The vulnerability may also affect other parameters, increasing the attack surface. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required, but limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, but public disclosure of the exploit code increases the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the Placement Management System, which is a specialized software product used for managing placement processes, likely in educational or recruitment contexts. The absence of patches or vendor advisories at this time indicates that organizations using this software remain vulnerable until mitigations or updates are applied.

For European organizations using the itsourcecode Placement Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive placement-related data, including candidate information, placement records, and organizational data. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data tampering, or deletion, potentially disrupting placement operations and damaging organizational reputation. Given the remote, unauthenticated nature of the attack, threat actors could exploit this vulnerability at scale, especially in institutions or companies heavily reliant on this system. The impact on availability is limited but possible if attackers execute destructive SQL commands. The medium CVSS score suggests moderate impact, but the critical classification by the vendor indicates the potential for severe consequences if exploited in targeted attacks. European organizations in education, recruitment, or human resources sectors using this product should consider this vulnerability a priority for remediation to protect personal data and comply with data protection regulations such as GDPR.

1. Immediate mitigation should include implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'drive_title' parameter and other input fields in /add_drive.php. 2. Conduct a thorough code review and input validation enhancement for all parameters processed by the Placement Management System, employing parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. 3. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of potential SQL injection attacks. 4. Monitor application logs for suspicious database query patterns or anomalies indicative of injection attempts. 5. If possible, isolate the Placement Management System from direct internet exposure by placing it behind VPNs or internal networks. 6. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain patches or updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available. 7. Educate system administrators and developers about secure coding practices and the importance of timely patching. 8. Perform penetration testing focusing on SQL injection vectors to identify any additional vulnerable parameters beyond 'drive_title'.