CVE-2025-67285 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the ITSourcecode COVID Tracking System Using QR-Code v1.0, located in the '/cts/admin/?page=zone' file. The vulnerability arises because the 'id' parameter is directly embedded into SQL queries without proper sanitization or validation, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands. This can lead to unauthorized access to the backend database, enabling attackers to retrieve sensitive information, modify or delete data, or escalate privileges within the system. The absence of input validation is a critical security flaw that can be exploited remotely, potentially without authentication, depending on the system's access controls. Although no specific affected versions are listed, the vulnerability is tied to version 1.0 of the software. No patches or fixes have been linked yet, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date. The lack of a CVSS score necessitates an independent severity assessment based on the vulnerability's characteristics. The threat is particularly concerning for organizations using this COVID tracking system for managing public health data, as exploitation could compromise personal health information and disrupt pandemic response efforts.

The impact on European organizations using the ITSourcecode COVID Tracking System could be significant. Exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive personal health data collected for COVID-19 tracking, violating GDPR and other privacy regulations. Data integrity could be compromised by unauthorized modification or deletion of records, potentially undermining public health decisions and contact tracing accuracy. Availability of the system might also be affected if attackers execute destructive SQL commands or cause database corruption. Given the critical role of COVID tracking systems in pandemic management, such disruptions could have public health consequences. Furthermore, reputational damage and legal penalties could arise from data breaches. Organizations relying on this software without proper mitigation increase their risk exposure. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation and lack of authentication requirements amplify its threat level, especially in countries with widespread deployment of this or similar QR-code-based tracking solutions.

To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should immediately implement strict input validation and sanitization on the 'id' parameter and any other user-supplied inputs. Employ parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks effectively. If possible, update or patch the ITSourcecode COVID Tracking System to a version that addresses this vulnerability once available. In the interim, restrict access to the '/cts/admin/?page=zone' endpoint to trusted administrators and enforce strong authentication and authorization controls. Conduct thorough code reviews and security testing to identify and remediate similar injection flaws. Monitor logs for suspicious database query patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Additionally, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules tailored to this application. Finally, ensure regular backups of the database to enable recovery in case of data tampering or loss.