CVE-2025-4722 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the itsourcecode Placement Management System, specifically within an unspecified function in the /edit_profile.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'Name' parameter, which allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction. This injection can manipulate backend database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or database corruption. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating a medium severity level, with an attack vector that is network-based (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction needed (UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low to medium, suggesting that while the vulnerability can be exploited remotely, the scope of damage may be limited by the specific database queries affected or the system's architecture. No public exploits are currently known in the wild, and no patches or mitigations have been officially released by the vendor. The vulnerability disclosure is recent (May 2025), and the system is likely used in academic or recruitment environments to manage placement data, which may contain sensitive personal and organizational information.

For European organizations using the itsourcecode Placement Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive placement and personal data, potentially violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. Exploitation could lead to data breaches involving candidate profiles, placement records, and possibly internal organizational data. The integrity of placement data could be compromised, affecting decision-making processes and trust in the system. Availability impact appears limited but could occur if injected SQL commands disrupt database operations. Given the remote exploitability without authentication, attackers could target these systems en masse, especially in academic institutions or recruitment agencies across Europe. The medium severity rating suggests that while the threat is significant, it may not lead to full system compromise or widespread disruption without additional chained vulnerabilities.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the itsourcecode Placement Management System 1.0 and restrict external access to the /edit_profile.php endpoint through network segmentation and firewall rules. Input validation and parameterized queries should be implemented to sanitize the 'Name' parameter and prevent SQL injection. Until an official patch is released, deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting this parameter is recommended. Regular database backups should be maintained to enable recovery in case of data corruption. Monitoring and logging of database queries and web application logs should be enhanced to detect suspicious activities. Organizations should also consider upgrading or migrating to a more secure placement management solution if feasible. Coordination with the vendor for patch release timelines and applying updates promptly upon availability is critical.