CVE-2025-63955 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the PHPGurukul Student Record System version 3.2, specifically within the manage-students.php component. CSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker tricks an authenticated user, in this case an administrator, into unknowingly submitting a malicious request. Here, the attacker can cause the deletion of user accounts by forging requests that the system processes as legitimate. This unauthorized deletion leads to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition by removing critical user data and potentially disrupting the normal operation of the student record system. The vulnerability does not require the attacker to have direct access to the system but does require the victim to be logged in with administrative privileges. No CVSS score has been assigned yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild, indicating it may be a recently discovered issue. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be available, emphasizing the need for immediate mitigation. The vulnerability highlights the importance of implementing anti-CSRF protections such as tokens and strict request validation in web applications managing sensitive educational data.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using PHPGurukul Student Record System or similar platforms, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Unauthorized deletion of user accounts can disrupt administrative workflows, cause loss of critical student data, and potentially halt educational operations, leading to reputational damage and compliance issues under data protection regulations like GDPR. The DoS impact affects system availability, which is critical for institutions relying on continuous access to student records. Since exploitation requires an authenticated administrator, the threat vector is limited but still serious, especially if phishing or social engineering is used to trick administrators. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future attacks. European organizations must consider the operational impact and the potential for cascading effects on dependent systems and services.

1. Implement CSRF tokens in all forms and state-changing requests within the PHPGurukul Student Record System to ensure that requests originate from legitimate sources. 2. Enforce strict validation of the HTTP Referer and Origin headers to verify request provenance. 3. Limit administrative access through multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access controls to reduce the risk of compromised credentials. 4. Educate administrators about phishing and social engineering tactics that could lead to CSRF exploitation. 5. Monitor logs for unusual account deletion activities and implement alerting mechanisms for suspicious actions. 6. If possible, isolate the student record system within a secure network segment to reduce exposure. 7. Engage with the software vendor or community to obtain patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. 8. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on web application vulnerabilities, including CSRF.