CVE-2025-5708 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Real Estate Property Management System. The vulnerability exists in the /Admin/NewsReport.php file, specifically through the manipulation of the 'txtFrom' parameter. This parameter is vulnerable to unsanitized input, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely without any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete compromise of the database server. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level, with an attack vector of network (remote), no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low to medium, as the vulnerability allows limited control over the database. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation. The lack of available patches or mitigations from the vendor further exacerbates the threat. SQL Injection remains a critical web application security issue, and this vulnerability affects a niche real estate management product, which may be used by small to medium-sized real estate agencies or property managers.

For European organizations using the code-projects Real Estate Property Management System version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive real estate data, including client information, property details, and transaction records. Successful exploitation could lead to data breaches, unauthorized data manipulation, or disruption of business operations. Given the real estate sector's importance in Europe, especially in countries with active property markets, such as Germany, France, the UK, and Spain, the impact could extend to reputational damage, regulatory penalties under GDPR for data breaches, and financial losses. The vulnerability's remote exploitability without authentication increases the attack surface, making it attractive for cybercriminals targeting real estate firms. However, the limited market penetration of this specific product and the absence of known active exploits somewhat reduce the immediate widespread impact.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the code-projects Real Estate Property Management System version 1.0 and identify any instances of the vulnerable software. Since no official patches are currently available, mitigation should focus on implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'txtFrom' parameter in /Admin/NewsReport.php. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced at the application level, ideally by reviewing and updating the source code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements. Network segmentation and restricting access to the administrative interface can reduce exposure. Additionally, organizations should monitor logs for suspicious activity related to SQL injection attempts and prepare incident response plans. If feasible, migrating to a more secure or updated property management system should be considered to eliminate the vulnerability.