CVE-2025-5569 is a medium-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting IdeaCMS versions 1.2 through 1.7. The flaw exists in the /api/v1.index.article/getList.html endpoint, specifically within the Article/Goods function, where the 'Field' parameter is improperly sanitized. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially manipulating database queries. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited over the network without prior authentication, increasing its risk profile. However, the CVSS 4.0 vector indicates a low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, suggesting limited data exposure or modification potential. The vulnerability has been patched in IdeaCMS version 1.8, with the fix identified by commit 935aceb4c21338633de6d41e13332f7b9db4fa6a. There are currently no known exploits in the wild, but the ease of remote exploitation and the common use of CMS platforms for content management make this a relevant threat to organizations using affected versions of IdeaCMS.

For European organizations using IdeaCMS versions 1.2 to 1.7, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or disruption of service. Although the CVSS score suggests medium severity with limited impact, exploitation could still result in leakage of sensitive information or unauthorized changes to website content or backend data. This could damage organizational reputation, violate data protection regulations such as GDPR, and lead to financial or operational consequences. The risk is heightened for organizations hosting critical or sensitive content on IdeaCMS, especially those without timely patch management processes. Since the vulnerability requires no user interaction and no authentication, automated scanning and exploitation attempts could target vulnerable European websites, increasing exposure.

European organizations should immediately assess their use of IdeaCMS and identify any installations running versions 1.2 through 1.7. The primary mitigation is to upgrade all affected IdeaCMS instances to version 1.8 or later, which contains the official patch. If immediate upgrade is not feasible, organizations should implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the 'Field' parameter in the vulnerable endpoint. Additionally, input validation and parameterized queries should be enforced at the application level if custom modifications exist. Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to detect any exploitation attempts. Monitoring logs for unusual database query patterns or error messages related to SQL injection attempts can provide early warning signs. Finally, organizations should ensure backups are current and tested to enable recovery in case of data compromise.