CVE-2025-41005 identifies a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Imaster's MEMS Events CRM, specifically within the 'keyword' parameter of the '/memsdemo/exchange_offers.php' script. SQL injection (CWE-89) occurs when untrusted input is improperly sanitized and directly embedded into SQL queries, enabling attackers to manipulate the database commands executed by the application. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges and no authentication to inject malicious SQL code, potentially extracting sensitive data, altering records, or disrupting database availability. The vulnerability affects all versions of the product, indicating a systemic issue in input handling. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7 reflects the vulnerability's network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:H, VI:H, VA:H). Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the ease of exploitation and the critical nature of the flaw make it a significant threat. The lack of available patches necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by users of the CRM. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and published in January 2026, with INCIBE as the assigner, indicating recognized severity by cybersecurity authorities.

For European organizations, exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer and event data managed within the MEMS Events CRM. This could result in data breaches violating GDPR and other privacy regulations, leading to legal penalties and reputational damage. Integrity of event management data could be compromised, affecting business operations and client trust. Availability impacts could disrupt event coordination and CRM functionality, causing operational downtime. Given the CRM's role in managing event offers and exchanges, attackers could manipulate or delete critical business data. The vulnerability's network accessibility and lack of required authentication increase the risk of widespread exploitation, especially in sectors relying heavily on event management software such as hospitality, conferences, and trade shows prevalent across Europe. The absence of public exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the high severity score underscores the urgency for mitigation.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of Imaster MEMS Events CRM and restrict external access to the vulnerable endpoint where possible. Implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection and prevention rules can provide interim protection. Developers and administrators must enforce strict input validation and sanitization on the 'keyword' parameter, ideally replacing dynamic SQL queries with parameterized or prepared statements to eliminate injection vectors. Monitoring database logs and application behavior for unusual queries or errors can help detect attempted exploitation. Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should engage with Imaster for updates and consider isolating or segmenting the CRM environment to limit potential damage. Regular backups and incident response plans should be reviewed and tested to ensure rapid recovery in case of compromise. Additionally, educating staff about the risks and signs of SQL injection attacks can improve overall security posture.