CVE-2025-52831 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) found in the thanhtungtnt Video List Manager software, affecting versions up to 1.7. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, indicating a critical severity level. The exploit requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it highly exploitable over the network. The impact scope is classified as changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The confidentiality impact is high, allowing attackers to potentially extract sensitive database information, while integrity impact is none and availability impact is low. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the ease of exploitation and critical severity suggest that attackers could leverage this flaw to exfiltrate data or gain unauthorized read access to backend databases. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure increases the risk for organizations using this software. The vulnerability specifically targets the Video List Manager product by thanhtungtnt, which is used to manage video content lists, likely involving database backends storing video metadata and user information. The SQL Injection flaw could allow attackers to retrieve sensitive information such as user credentials, video metadata, or other stored data, potentially leading to privacy violations or further attacks.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-52831 can be significant, especially for those relying on thanhtungtnt Video List Manager for managing video content or media libraries. Confidentiality breaches could expose personal data protected under GDPR, leading to regulatory penalties and reputational damage. The ability to remotely exploit this vulnerability without authentication increases the risk of widespread attacks, including data theft or unauthorized data disclosure. Even though integrity and availability impacts are low or none, the exposure of sensitive data could facilitate subsequent attacks such as phishing or credential stuffing. Organizations in sectors like media, education, or entertainment that use this software may face operational disruptions and compliance challenges. Furthermore, the absence of patches at disclosure time means organizations must act quickly to implement mitigations to reduce exposure. The critical severity and network exploitability make this vulnerability a high priority for European entities handling sensitive or regulated data.

1. Immediate mitigation should include disabling or restricting external access to the Video List Manager application until a patch is available. 2. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL Injection patterns targeting this application. 3. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data interacting with the Video List Manager, especially parameters used in SQL queries. 4. Monitor application logs for unusual or suspicious SQL query patterns indicative of injection attempts. 5. If possible, isolate the database backend from direct internet access and enforce least privilege principles on database accounts used by the application. 6. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain patches or updates as soon as they become available and plan for prompt deployment. 7. Consider deploying database activity monitoring tools to detect anomalous queries in real-time. 8. Educate development and operations teams about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future versions.