CVE-2025-5632 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the code-projects/anirbandutta9 Content Management System (CMS) and News-Buzz version 1.0. The vulnerability resides in the /admin/users.php file, specifically in the handling of the 'change_to_admin' argument. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access or modification of the underlying database. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited without authentication, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting that while the attack vector is network-based and requires low attack complexity, it does require some privileges (PR:L) and results in low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits are currently observed in the wild. The lack of available patches or mitigations from the vendor increases the urgency for organizations using this CMS to implement protective measures. SQL Injection vulnerabilities are critical because they can lead to data leakage, unauthorized data manipulation, or full system compromise depending on the database privileges and application context. Given the vulnerability is in an administrative interface, successful exploitation could allow privilege escalation or unauthorized administrative actions within the CMS environment.

For European organizations using the affected code-projects CMS or News-Buzz 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of their data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, including administrative accounts, potentially allowing attackers to alter website content, steal sensitive information, or pivot to other internal systems. This could result in data breaches, reputational damage, regulatory non-compliance (notably with GDPR), and operational disruptions. Since the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction, attackers could automate attacks at scale. Organizations in sectors such as media, publishing, or any that rely on this CMS for public-facing or internal content management are particularly at risk. The medium CVSS score suggests some limitations in impact or exploitability, but the administrative context and lack of patches elevate the threat. Additionally, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the likelihood of opportunistic attacks targeting unpatched systems across Europe.

Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should immediately audit their use of the code-projects CMS and News-Buzz 1.0 to identify affected instances. Practical mitigations include: 1) Restricting access to the /admin/users.php endpoint using network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN-only access to limit exposure. 2) Implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'change_to_admin' parameter. 3) Conducting thorough input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially parameters influencing administrative functions. 4) Monitoring logs for unusual activity related to user privilege changes or SQL errors indicative of injection attempts. 5) Considering temporary disabling or restricting the vulnerable functionality if feasible. 6) Planning for migration to a patched or alternative CMS solution once available. 7) Educating administrators about the risks and signs of exploitation attempts. These steps provide layered defense to reduce the attack surface and detect potential exploitation attempts until a vendor patch is released.