CVE-2025-62741 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified in SmartDataSoft's Pool Services product, affecting all versions up to and including 3.3. SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker can manipulate a server to send crafted HTTP requests to unintended locations, often internal network resources that are otherwise inaccessible externally. This vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction, making it highly exploitable remotely over the network. The CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 indicates critical severity, with attack vector being network-based, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity, though availability is not affected. Exploiting this flaw, attackers could access internal services, exfiltrate sensitive data, or leverage the server as a pivot point for further attacks within the victim’s network. The vulnerability was reserved in October 2025 and published in January 2026, with no public patches or known exploits reported yet. SmartDataSoft Pool Services is used in various enterprise environments, often managing or interfacing with internal data pools, making the SSRF risk particularly concerning for data confidentiality and network security. The lack of available patches necessitates immediate defensive measures to reduce exposure until vendor fixes are released.

For European organizations, this SSRF vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of internal systems and data. Attackers exploiting this flaw could bypass perimeter defenses, accessing internal services that are not directly exposed to the internet, such as databases, internal APIs, or cloud metadata services. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized data manipulation, or further lateral movement within corporate networks. Critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government agencies in Europe, which often rely on internal data services managed by products like Pool Services, could face severe operational and reputational damage. The vulnerability’s ease of exploitation without authentication increases the likelihood of attacks, especially in environments where network segmentation and egress filtering are insufficient. Additionally, the potential for attackers to use the compromised server as a foothold for advanced persistent threats (APTs) raises concerns for long-term security and compliance with European data protection regulations such as GDPR.

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigation strategies: 1) Immediately audit and restrict outbound HTTP requests from servers running SmartDataSoft Pool Services to only trusted destinations using firewall rules or proxy whitelisting to limit SSRF attack surface. 2) Monitor application and network logs for unusual outbound requests or access patterns indicative of SSRF exploitation attempts. 3) Employ network segmentation to isolate critical internal services and reduce the impact of potential SSRF exploitation. 4) Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with SSRF detection capabilities to block malicious request patterns targeting Pool Services. 5) Engage with SmartDataSoft for timely updates and apply patches as soon as they become available. 6) Conduct internal penetration testing focused on SSRF vectors to identify and remediate any additional weaknesses. 7) Educate IT and security teams about SSRF risks and detection techniques to improve incident response readiness. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, proactive monitoring, and vendor engagement tailored to this specific vulnerability.