CVE-2025-7136 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the Campcodes Online Recruitment Management System, specifically within an unspecified function in the /admin/view_vacancy.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'ID' parameter, which can be manipulated by an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This injection flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database without requiring any user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction needed (UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low to limited (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L), suggesting that while the attacker can potentially read or modify some data, the overall system compromise may be constrained. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild, but the exploit details have been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is an online recruitment management system used to manage job vacancies and applications, typically deployed by HR departments or recruitment agencies. The SQL Injection flaw could allow attackers to access sensitive candidate or company data, manipulate job postings, or disrupt recruitment operations.

For European organizations using the Campcodes Online Recruitment Management System version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of recruitment data. Attackers exploiting this flaw could access personal data of job applicants, including resumes, contact details, and potentially sensitive employment history, leading to privacy violations under GDPR. Manipulation of job vacancy data could disrupt hiring processes, damage organizational reputation, and cause operational downtime. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers could target these systems en masse, especially if exposed to the internet. The medium severity rating suggests that while the vulnerability may not lead to full system takeover, it still allows unauthorized data access and modification, which is critical in recruitment contexts where data sensitivity is high. Additionally, the public disclosure of the exploit increases the urgency for European organizations to address this vulnerability promptly to avoid data breaches and compliance penalties.

Organizations should immediately assess their exposure to Campcodes Online Recruitment Management System version 1.0 and prioritize upgrading to a patched or newer version if available. In the absence of an official patch, implement strict input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the /admin/view_vacancy.php code to sanitize the 'ID' parameter and prevent SQL injection. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting this endpoint. Restrict administrative interface access by IP whitelisting or VPN to limit exposure. Conduct thorough security audits and penetration testing focused on injection flaws in recruitment systems. Monitor logs for suspicious queries or anomalous database activity. Additionally, ensure that database accounts used by the application have the least privileges necessary to limit the impact of any successful injection. Finally, educate IT and security teams about this vulnerability and update incident response plans to include potential exploitation scenarios.