CVE-2025-41034 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability identified in version 4.0.5 of appRain CMF, a content management framework. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89), specifically through the 'data%5BPage%5D%5Bname%5D' parameter in the endpoint /apprain/page/manage-static-pages/create/. An attacker can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious SQL code into this parameter, enabling unauthorized actions such as retrieving, creating, updating, or deleting database records. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or authentication, making it remotely exploitable over the network with low attack complexity. The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7 reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, with high impact on all three security properties. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the nature of SQL injection vulnerabilities means that exploitation could lead to full database compromise, data leakage, or persistent manipulation of application data. The absence of an official patch at the time of reporting increases the urgency for mitigation and monitoring. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and published in September 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. Given the criticality of the vulnerability and the widespread use of appRain CMF in web applications, this issue demands immediate attention from organizations using this software.

For European organizations using appRain CMF 4.0.5, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their web applications and underlying databases. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access, including sensitive personal data protected under GDPR, resulting in regulatory penalties and reputational damage. Attackers could manipulate or delete critical data, disrupting business operations and causing service outages. The ability to execute arbitrary SQL commands remotely without authentication increases the likelihood of automated attacks and large-scale exploitation. Organizations in sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, which often rely on content management frameworks for public-facing websites and internal portals, are particularly vulnerable. The potential for data breaches also raises concerns about compliance with European data protection laws and could trigger mandatory breach notifications. Furthermore, the lack of known exploits currently does not preclude rapid weaponization, especially given the public disclosure and availability of technical details.

1. Immediate mitigation should include implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block malicious SQL injection payloads targeting the vulnerable parameter. 2. Conduct a thorough code review of the affected endpoint to identify and sanitize all user inputs, employing parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. 3. Upgrade appRain CMF to a patched version once available; if no patch exists, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality (/apprain/page/manage-static-pages/create/) until a fix is released. 4. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data throughout the application. 5. Monitor logs for unusual database queries or repeated access attempts to the vulnerable endpoint. 6. Employ network segmentation and least privilege principles to limit database access from the web application layer. 7. Educate development and security teams about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. 8. Prepare an incident response plan to quickly address potential exploitation attempts.