CVE-2025-7147 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the CodeAstro Patient Record Management System, specifically within the /login.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'uname' parameter, which is used during the login process. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the backend database. This could lead to unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion of sensitive patient records. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction to exploit, making it accessible to remote attackers over the network. Although the CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9 (medium severity), the potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive healthcare data is significant. The exploit has been publicly disclosed but is not yet known to be actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, and no official patches have been linked or released at the time of this report.

For European organizations, especially healthcare providers using the CodeAstro Patient Record Management System, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive patient data, violating GDPR requirements for data protection and privacy. This could result in severe legal and financial penalties, reputational damage, and loss of patient trust. Additionally, manipulation or deletion of patient records could disrupt healthcare services, impacting patient safety and care continuity. Given the remote exploitability without authentication, attackers could target multiple organizations indiscriminately or conduct targeted attacks on high-value healthcare institutions. The medium CVSS score may underestimate the real-world impact in the healthcare context, where data confidentiality and integrity are paramount.

Organizations should immediately assess their use of CodeAstro Patient Record Management System version 1.0 and prioritize upgrading to a patched version once available. In the absence of an official patch, implement the following mitigations: 1) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'uname' parameter in /login.php. 2) Conduct input validation and sanitization at the application level, ensuring that user inputs are properly escaped or parameterized in SQL queries. 3) Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of a successful injection. 4) Monitor logs for unusual login attempts or SQL errors indicative of injection attempts. 5) Isolate the Patient Record Management System network segment and limit external exposure to reduce attack surface. 6) Prepare incident response plans focused on potential data breaches involving patient records. 7) Engage with the vendor for timely updates and patches, and verify the integrity of software updates before deployment.