CVE-2025-44831 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting EngineerCMS versions 1.02 through 2.0.5. The vulnerability exists in the /project/addproject interface, which likely handles user input related to project creation or management within the CMS. SQL injection (CWE-89) vulnerabilities allow an attacker to inject malicious SQL code into database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or complete compromise of the backend database. According to the CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring authentication or user interaction, with low attack complexity. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high, meaning an attacker can fully compromise the database, extract sensitive information, alter or delete data, and disrupt service availability. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the high severity and ease of exploitation make this a significant threat. EngineerCMS is a content management system, and the /project/addproject endpoint is a critical function that likely interacts directly with the database. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to full system compromise or lateral movement within affected environments. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for organizations to implement mitigations and monitor for suspicious activity.

For European organizations using EngineerCMS, this vulnerability poses a severe risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their web applications and underlying data. Compromise could lead to exposure of sensitive project data, intellectual property, or customer information, resulting in regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), reputational damage, and financial losses. The ability to execute arbitrary SQL commands without authentication means attackers can bypass access controls and potentially pivot to other internal systems. Disruption of service availability could impact business continuity, especially for organizations relying on EngineerCMS for project management or collaboration. Given the critical nature of the vulnerability, organizations in sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure in Europe are particularly at risk due to the sensitivity of their data and regulatory requirements.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting external access to the /project/addproject interface via network controls such as firewalls or web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection and blocking capabilities. 2. Implement input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially on the /project/addproject endpoint, to prevent malicious SQL code injection. 3. Monitor web server and database logs for unusual or suspicious queries indicative of SQL injection attempts. 4. Employ least privilege principles for database accounts used by EngineerCMS to limit the potential damage of a successful injection. 5. If possible, temporarily disable or restrict the vulnerable functionality until a vendor patch or update is available. 6. Stay alert for vendor advisories or community patches and apply them promptly once released. 7. Conduct security assessments and penetration testing focused on injection vulnerabilities to identify and remediate similar issues proactively.