CVE-2025-5625 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the Campcodes Online Teacher Record Management System, specifically affecting the /search-teacher.php endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'searchteacher' parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially manipulating the backend database. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of teacher records stored within the system. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no known active exploits have been reported in the wild yet. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, but limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (low impact on each). The absence of authentication and user interaction requirements makes exploitation feasible remotely by any attacker with network access to the vulnerable system. The lack of available patches or mitigations from the vendor at this time further elevates the risk for organizations using this software version.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions or administrative bodies managing teacher records, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive personal data of teachers, including potentially identifiable information, which would violate GDPR and other data protection regulations, leading to legal and financial repercussions. Integrity compromise could result in falsified records, affecting payroll, certifications, or performance evaluations. Availability impacts could disrupt administrative operations, causing delays and operational inefficiencies. Given the critical nature of educational data and the reliance on digital record management systems, exploitation could undermine trust in institutional data security and lead to reputational damage. Organizations using Campcodes Online Teacher Record Management System 1.0 should consider the threat serious despite the medium CVSS score, due to the sensitive nature of the data involved and the ease of remote exploitation without authentication.

Immediate mitigation steps include implementing input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection in the /search-teacher.php endpoint. Organizations should conduct a thorough code review of all input handling related to database queries. If vendor patches become available, prompt application is critical. In the interim, deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'searchteacher' parameter can reduce risk. Network segmentation to limit access to the management system only to trusted internal users and IP whitelisting can further reduce exposure. Regular monitoring of logs for suspicious query patterns and anomalous database activity is advised. Additionally, organizations should review and enhance their incident response plans to quickly address any potential breaches. Finally, considering alternative or updated software solutions with better security postures should be evaluated.