CVE-2025-43022 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability identified in HP Inc.'s Poly Clariti Manager software versions prior to 10.12.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89), allowing a privileged user to inject and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application's database context. This flaw can lead to unauthorized data manipulation, disclosure, or destruction, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's data. The vulnerability requires a privileged user (high privileges) to exploit, does not require user interaction, and can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity. The scope of impact is limited to the Poly Clariti Manager installations running vulnerable versions. HP has addressed this issue in the latest software update (version 10.12.1 and later). No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3 reflects the significant risk posed by this vulnerability, especially in environments where the Poly Clariti Manager is used to manage critical communication infrastructure.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be substantial, particularly for enterprises and public sector entities relying on Poly Clariti Manager to oversee unified communications and collaboration infrastructure. Exploitation could allow attackers with privileged access to manipulate or exfiltrate sensitive communication data, disrupt service availability, or corrupt configuration data, potentially leading to operational downtime and data breaches. Given the critical role of communication management in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and large enterprises, this vulnerability could undermine business continuity and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR). The requirement for privileged access somewhat limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially if internal threat actors or compromised credentials are involved.

To mitigate this vulnerability effectively, European organizations should: 1) Immediately apply the HP Poly Clariti Manager update to version 10.12.1 or later as provided by HP to remediate the SQL injection flaw. 2) Restrict privileged user access strictly on a need-to-know basis and enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3) Conduct regular audits of privileged accounts and monitor database query logs for anomalous or unexpected SQL commands that could indicate exploitation attempts. 4) Implement network segmentation to isolate the Poly Clariti Manager from less trusted networks and limit exposure. 5) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or database activity monitoring tools capable of detecting and blocking SQL injection patterns. 6) Train administrators on secure coding and configuration practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom integrations or extensions. 7) Maintain an incident response plan that includes procedures for rapid containment and remediation of SQL injection attacks.