CVE-2025-4726 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the itsourcecode Placement Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability resides in the /view_student.php file, specifically in the handling of the 'ID' parameter. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the underlying database. This can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or even complete compromise of the database server. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction and can be exploited over the network, making it highly accessible to attackers. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level, with attack vector being network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low to medium, as indicated by the vector components VC:L, VI:L, and VA:L respectively. No official patches have been published yet, and no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, but public disclosure of the exploit code increases the risk of exploitation.

For European organizations using the itsourcecode Placement Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of student and placement data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, potentially violating GDPR requirements and resulting in legal and reputational damage. The ability to remotely exploit the vulnerability without authentication increases the attack surface, making it easier for threat actors to target educational institutions or companies managing placement data. Additionally, data manipulation could disrupt placement processes, impacting operational continuity. Given the public availability of exploit details, there is an increased risk of automated attacks or exploitation by less sophisticated attackers, which could lead to widespread compromise if not mitigated promptly.

European organizations should immediately audit their deployment of the itsourcecode Placement Management System to identify affected versions (1.0). Since no official patch is currently available, organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'ID' parameter in /view_student.php. 2) Apply input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code to sanitize user inputs, if source code access and modification is possible. 3) Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of a successful injection. 4) Monitor logs for suspicious activities related to the vulnerable endpoint and parameter. 5) Consider isolating or temporarily disabling the vulnerable functionality until a vendor patch is released. 6) Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or develop patches or updates addressing the vulnerability. 7) Educate IT and security teams about the vulnerability and ensure incident response plans are updated to handle potential exploitation.