CVE-2025-62423 identifies a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the ClipBucket V5 open-source video hosting platform developed by MacWarrior. Specifically, the flaw exists in the /admin_area/login_as_user.php file in versions 5.5.2 and earlier. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89), allowing an attacker with administrative privileges to inject malicious SQL queries. Because the vulnerability is blind SQL injection, attackers cannot directly see query results but can infer data through timing or boolean-based techniques. The vulnerability requires authenticated access to the admin area, meaning exploitation is limited to users who already have high-level privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.7 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality and integrity impacts with low availability impact. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of sensitive data within the ClipBucket database, potentially compromising user data, video content metadata, or administrative credentials. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the presence of this vulnerability in widely used open-source software poses a risk if attackers gain admin access. The lack of available patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate attention from administrators to mitigate risks.

For European organizations using ClipBucket V5 for video hosting, this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive video content metadata, user information, and administrative credentials if an attacker with admin privileges exploits the flaw. The high confidentiality and integrity impacts could lead to data breaches, content tampering, or unauthorized privilege escalation within the platform. Although the vulnerability requires admin access, insider threats or compromised admin accounts could be leveraged to exploit this issue. The availability impact is low, so service disruption is less likely. Given the increasing use of video hosting platforms in sectors such as media, education, and corporate communications across Europe, exploitation could damage organizational reputation, violate data protection regulations like GDPR, and lead to financial penalties. The medium severity rating indicates a significant but not critical risk, emphasizing the need for timely remediation and access control enforcement.

European organizations should take the following specific steps to mitigate this vulnerability: 1) Upgrade ClipBucket V5 installations to a version later than 5.5.2 once a patch is released, or apply vendor-provided patches if available. 2) Restrict admin area access strictly using network segmentation, VPNs, or IP whitelisting to reduce exposure. 3) Enforce strong authentication mechanisms for admin accounts, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), to prevent unauthorized access. 4) Implement rigorous input validation and parameterized queries in custom code or plugins interacting with the admin area to prevent SQL injection. 5) Monitor admin activity logs for suspicious behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 6) Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on admin interfaces. 7) Educate administrators about the risks of privilege misuse and the importance of credential security. These measures go beyond generic patching advice by emphasizing access control, monitoring, and secure coding practices tailored to the vulnerability context.