CVE-2025-60265 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the xckk software version 9.6. The vulnerability exists in the orderBy parameter of the user/list API endpoint, which fails to properly filter or sanitize user input before incorporating it into SQL queries. This improper input handling allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands, potentially enabling unauthorized access to or manipulation of the underlying database. SQL injection vulnerabilities are among the most critical web application security issues because they can lead to data leakage, data corruption, privilege escalation, or complete system compromise. Although no known public exploits have been reported, the lack of input validation and absence of patches increase the risk of exploitation once the vulnerability becomes widely known. The vulnerability was reserved in late September 2025 and published in early October 2025, but no CVSS score or patches are currently available. The absence of CWE identifiers limits detailed classification, but the nature of the flaw clearly aligns with CWE-89 (SQL Injection).

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability could be severe, particularly for those relying on xckk 9.6 to manage user data or other sensitive information. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or corporate data, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations, resulting in legal and financial penalties. Additionally, attackers could alter or delete critical data, disrupt business operations, or use the compromised database as a foothold for further network intrusion. Sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure are especially vulnerable due to the sensitivity of their data and the potential cascading effects of a breach. The lack of authentication requirements for exploiting the orderBy parameter increases the threat surface, making remote exploitation feasible without user interaction.

Immediate mitigation should focus on implementing strict input validation and sanitization for the orderBy parameter to prevent injection of malicious SQL code. Employing parameterized queries or prepared statements is essential to eliminate direct concatenation of user input into SQL commands. Organizations should conduct thorough code reviews and penetration testing on the affected endpoint to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. Monitoring database logs for unusual query patterns or errors can help detect attempted exploitation. Until an official patch is released, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to block suspicious input patterns targeting the orderBy parameter. Additionally, restrict access to the user/list endpoint to trusted users or networks where feasible. Regular backups and incident response plans should be updated to prepare for potential exploitation scenarios.