The vulnerability CVE-2025-67510 affects neuron-core's neuron-ai PHP framework, specifically versions prior to 2.8.12. The issue lies in the MySQLWriteTool component, which executes arbitrary SQL commands provided by the caller using PDO::prepare() and execute() without enforcing semantic restrictions on the SQL statements. While the tool's purpose is to write to the database, in the context of AI agents and large language models (LLMs), this capability becomes dangerous because prompt injection or indirect manipulation of prompts can lead to execution of destructive SQL commands such as DROP TABLE, TRUNCATE, DELETE, ALTER, or privilege modification statements. The severity is compounded when the database user account used by the tool has broad privileges, enabling attackers to cause significant damage including data destruction, privilege escalation, and potential full compromise of the database. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication or user interaction, making it highly accessible to attackers if the agent is exposed to untrusted inputs. The flaw is categorized under CWE-250 (Execution with Unnecessary Privileges) and CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), highlighting the lack of proper privilege restriction and access control in the design. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet, but the CVSS score of 9.4 (critical) reflects the high risk. The issue was publicly disclosed on December 10, 2025, and fixed in neuron-ai version 2.8.12.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be severe, especially for those deploying neuron-ai agents that interact with databases using the MySQLWriteTool. Exploitation can lead to loss of critical business data through destructive SQL commands, disruption of services due to database unavailability, and unauthorized privilege escalation that could facilitate further lateral movement within the network. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure that rely on AI agents for automation and data processing are particularly vulnerable. The ability to execute arbitrary SQL remotely without authentication increases the attack surface and risk of widespread compromise. Additionally, regulatory requirements such as GDPR impose strict data protection obligations, and data loss or unauthorized access resulting from this vulnerability could lead to significant legal and financial penalties. The lack of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the critical severity demands urgent attention.

European organizations should immediately upgrade neuron-ai to version 2.8.12 or later to apply the official fix. Until patching is possible, restrict the database user privileges used by the MySQLWriteTool to the minimum necessary, avoiding broad privileges such as DROP, ALTER, or GRANT. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all inputs to the AI agents, especially those that can influence SQL commands. Deploy network-level controls such as firewalls and API gateways to limit exposure of neuron-ai agents to untrusted or external networks. Monitor database logs and application logs for unusual or unauthorized SQL commands indicative of exploitation attempts. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or database activity monitoring solutions to detect and block malicious queries. Conduct security reviews of AI agent deployments to ensure that tools with write capabilities are not exposed to untrusted inputs or users. Finally, establish incident response plans specific to database compromise scenarios to enable rapid containment and recovery.