CVE-2025-48137 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) found in the proxymis Interview product, affecting versions up to 1.01. SQL Injection vulnerabilities arise when user-supplied input is improperly sanitized or neutralized before being included in SQL commands, allowing attackers to manipulate the backend database queries. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker with network access and low privileges (PR:L) to execute crafted SQL commands without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, indicating a high impact primarily on confidentiality (C:H), with limited impact on availability (A:L) and no impact on integrity (I:N). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects components beyond the initially vulnerable component, potentially impacting other parts of the system or connected systems. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in the database, such as personal information or credentials, but does not allow modification or deletion of data. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and requires some level of authentication, which limits exposure to some extent. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or fixes have been published yet. The product proxymis Interview is a specialized software solution, likely used for interview or recruitment management, which may contain sensitive candidate or organizational data. The lack of a patch increases the urgency for mitigation and monitoring.

For European organizations using proxymis Interview, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of sensitive data, including personal candidate information and potentially proprietary organizational data. Unauthorized data disclosure could lead to privacy violations under GDPR, resulting in regulatory penalties and reputational damage. The limited impact on availability and integrity reduces the risk of service disruption or data tampering, but the confidentiality breach alone is critical given the nature of the data handled. Organizations in sectors such as human resources, recruitment agencies, and enterprises relying on this software for interview management are particularly at risk. The requirement for authentication reduces the risk of mass exploitation but does not eliminate insider threats or attacks leveraging compromised credentials. The changed scope suggests that exploitation could affect interconnected systems or databases, amplifying the potential impact. Given the high CVSS score and the sensitive nature of the data, European organizations must prioritize addressing this vulnerability to maintain compliance and protect stakeholder data.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting network access to the proxymis Interview application to trusted internal networks or VPNs to reduce exposure. 2. Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code to prevent SQL injection, if source code access and modification are possible. 3. Monitor application logs and database query logs for unusual or suspicious SQL commands indicative of injection attempts. 4. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms and regularly audit user accounts to prevent misuse of legitimate credentials. 5. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting the Interview application. 6. Engage with proxymis vendor or support channels to obtain patches or updates as soon as they become available. 7. Conduct security awareness training for administrators and users to recognize and report suspicious activity. 8. Perform regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on injection vulnerabilities in the Interview application and connected systems. 9. Segregate the database and application servers to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 10. Prepare an incident response plan specific to data breaches involving candidate or personal data to ensure rapid containment and notification in compliance with GDPR.