CVE-2025-48137 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) affecting the proxymis Interview product, specifically versions up to 1.01. SQL Injection occurs when an application improperly neutralizes special characters in SQL commands, allowing an attacker to manipulate backend database queries. This vulnerability enables 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) and a limited impact on availability (A:L), with no impact on integrity (I:N). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. Exploitation could allow attackers to extract sensitive data from the database, such as user credentials, personal information, or proprietary data, potentially leading to data breaches or further attacks. The vulnerability does not currently have known exploits in the wild, and no patches have been published yet. The vulnerability was reserved and published in May 2025, indicating it is a recent discovery. The proxymis Interview product is likely a specialized software solution, possibly used for interview management or HR processes, which may contain sensitive candidate or employee data.

For European organizations, the impact of this SQL Injection vulnerability could be significant, especially for those using the proxymis Interview software in HR, recruitment, or interview management workflows. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal data, violating GDPR requirements and resulting in regulatory fines and reputational damage. Confidentiality breaches could expose candidate information, internal communications, or proprietary hiring strategies. The limited impact on availability suggests that denial of service is less likely, but data confidentiality loss alone is critical. Organizations in sectors with strict data protection mandates, such as finance, healthcare, and government, would be particularly vulnerable. Additionally, the scope change indicates that exploitation could affect multiple components or systems, potentially amplifying the damage. The lack of known exploits provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the high CVSS score and ease of exploitation (network accessible, low privileges, no user interaction) underscore the urgency for European entities to address this vulnerability promptly.

Given the absence of an official patch, European organizations should immediately conduct a thorough risk assessment of their proxymis Interview deployments. Specific mitigations include: 1) Implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL Injection payloads targeting Interview endpoints. 2) Restricting network access to the Interview application to trusted IP ranges and enforcing strong authentication and authorization controls to limit exposure. 3) Conducting code reviews and applying input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements if source code access is available. 4) Monitoring database logs and application logs for anomalous query patterns indicative of injection attempts. 5) Preparing incident response plans focused on data breach scenarios involving HR systems. 6) Engaging with the vendor proxymis for timely patch releases and applying updates as soon as they become available. 7) Considering temporary decommissioning or isolation of the vulnerable Interview instances if mitigation is not feasible immediately. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, application-layer defenses, and organizational preparedness tailored to the specific product and vulnerability context.