CVE-2025-52410 identifies a time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability in the Institute-of-Current-Students v1.0 application, specifically within the mydetailsstudent.php endpoint. The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of the 'myds' GET parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries without proper validation or parameterization. Time-based blind SQL injection allows an attacker to send specially crafted requests that cause the database to delay its response based on the evaluation of injected SQL conditions. By measuring these delays, attackers can infer sensitive information from the database even when direct query results are not returned. This form of injection is particularly stealthy and can be exploited remotely without authentication, simply by manipulating URL parameters. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the data managed by the application. The lack of a CVSS score suggests that the vulnerability is newly disclosed and not yet fully assessed, but the technical nature indicates a serious security flaw. The absence of patches or mitigation links implies that organizations must proactively implement defensive coding practices and monitor for updates. This vulnerability is especially critical for educational institutions that handle sensitive student data, as unauthorized access or data exfiltration could lead to privacy violations and regulatory non-compliance.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using the Institute-of-Current-Students software or similar platforms, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive student information, including personal identification and academic records. The exploitation of this vulnerability could compromise data confidentiality and integrity, potentially allowing attackers to extract or manipulate data without detection. This could result in reputational damage, legal liabilities under GDPR, and operational disruptions. Since the vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, the attack surface is broad, increasing the likelihood of exploitation by opportunistic attackers or more targeted threat actors. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as exploit code could be developed rapidly following public disclosure. The impact on availability is limited but could occur if attackers leverage the vulnerability to perform denial-of-service attacks via resource exhaustion. Overall, the vulnerability poses a high risk to European educational entities that have not implemented adequate input validation or protective measures.

European organizations should immediately audit their use of the Institute-of-Current-Students application and identify any instances of the vulnerable mydetailsstudent.php endpoint. Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict input validation and sanitization on the 'myds' GET parameter, ensuring that only expected, safe input is processed. Employing parameterized queries or prepared statements in the backend code is critical to prevent SQL injection. Web application firewalls (WAFs) should be configured to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns, particularly time-based injection attempts. Regularly monitoring web server logs for anomalous request patterns targeting the 'myds' parameter can help detect early exploitation attempts. Organizations should also ensure that their software development lifecycle includes secure coding practices and conduct penetration testing focused on injection vulnerabilities. Once patches or updates become available from the software vendor, they must be applied promptly. Additionally, educating developers and IT staff about SQL injection risks and mitigation techniques will strengthen overall security posture.