CVE-2025-4697 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 2.0 of the PHPGurukul Directory Management System, specifically within the /admin/edit-directory.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'editid' parameter, which is used in SQL queries. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access to or modification of the underlying database. The vulnerability does not require authentication, user interaction, or elevated privileges, making it accessible to remote unauthenticated attackers. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the network attack vector, low complexity, and no privileges or user interaction needed. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low, indicating that while exploitation is possible, the scope of damage may be limited or mitigated by other factors such as database permissions or application logic. No public exploits are currently known in the wild, and no patches or mitigations have been officially released by the vendor. The vulnerability disclosure date is May 15, 2025.

For European organizations using PHPGurukul Directory Management System 2.0, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized data access or manipulation within the directory management database. Potential impacts include exposure of sensitive directory information, unauthorized modification of directory entries, or disruption of directory services. Given the medium severity and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, the threat may be more relevant in environments where the directory system contains critical or sensitive data. Exploitation could lead to lateral movement or serve as a foothold for further attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities. Organizations relying on this system for internal or external directory services may face operational disruptions or data breaches if the vulnerability is exploited. The lack of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as exploit code may emerge following public disclosure.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the /admin/edit-directory.php endpoint to trusted IP addresses or VPN-only access to reduce exposure. 2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'editid' parameter. 3. Conduct a thorough code review and apply input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database interactions involving user-supplied input, especially the 'editid' parameter. 4. Monitor logs for suspicious activity related to the edit-directory.php page, focusing on unusual query strings or failed SQL commands. 5. If possible, upgrade or patch the PHPGurukul Directory Management System once an official fix is released. 6. As a temporary measure, consider disabling the edit-directory.php functionality if it is not critical to operations. 7. Educate administrators on the risks of SQL injection and ensure secure coding practices are followed for any customizations or future development.