CVE-2025-6828 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Inventory Management System, specifically within the /orders.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'i' parameter, which an attacker can manipulate remotely without any authentication or user interaction. Exploiting this flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL queries into the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even full compromise of the database server. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates that the attack can be performed remotely (AV:N), requires no privileges (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and has low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no known active exploits have been reported in the wild yet. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the Inventory Management System, which is likely an early or initial release of this product. Given the nature of SQL Injection, attackers could leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive business data, manipulate inventory records, or disrupt business operations by corrupting the database. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix may not yet be available, emphasizing the need for immediate mitigation steps by users of this software.

For European organizations using the code-projects Inventory Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of their inventory and order data. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive commercial information, financial data, or customer details, potentially resulting in regulatory non-compliance under GDPR. Additionally, data manipulation could disrupt supply chain and inventory management processes, causing operational downtime and financial losses. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack vector increases the threat level, as attackers can exploit this vulnerability without insider access or user interaction. Organizations in sectors with high reliance on inventory management, such as manufacturing, retail, and logistics, are particularly vulnerable. The public disclosure of the exploit code further elevates the risk of opportunistic attacks targeting unpatched systems across Europe.

Given the absence of an official patch, European organizations should immediately implement the following measures: 1) Apply input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the /orders.php file to sanitize the 'i' parameter and prevent SQL Injection. If source code modification is not feasible, consider deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block malicious SQL injection payloads targeting the vulnerable parameter. 2) Restrict network access to the Inventory Management System to trusted internal IP addresses or VPN users to reduce exposure to remote attackers. 3) Conduct thorough code audits and penetration testing on the Inventory Management System to identify and remediate other potential injection points. 4) Monitor database logs and application logs for suspicious queries or anomalies indicative of exploitation attempts. 5) Prepare an incident response plan to quickly contain and remediate any successful attacks. 6) Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or contribute patches and updates addressing this vulnerability. 7) Consider upgrading to a newer, secure version of the Inventory Management System once available.