CVE-2025-7180 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Staff Audit System, specifically affecting the /login.php endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'User' parameter, which can be manipulated by an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized SQL queries on the backend database without requiring authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level, with an attack vector of network (remote), low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability does not involve scope change or security requirements alterations. The lack of patches or mitigation details suggests that organizations using this software version remain exposed until updates or workarounds are applied.

For European organizations utilizing the code-projects Staff Audit System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive staff audit data. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion, potentially compromising internal audit processes and employee information. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack, threat actors could leverage this flaw to gain deeper access into organizational systems, possibly facilitating lateral movement or further exploitation. The impact is particularly critical for organizations in regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government, where audit data integrity is paramount for compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations. Additionally, data breaches resulting from this vulnerability could lead to reputational damage and legal consequences under European data privacy laws.

Immediate mitigation steps include implementing input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection in the /login.php 'User' parameter. Organizations should conduct a thorough code review of the Staff Audit System to identify and remediate similar injection points. If vendor patches become available, prompt application is essential. In the absence of patches, deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting the vulnerable parameter can reduce risk. Network segmentation and strict access controls around the Staff Audit System can limit exposure. Regular monitoring of logs for suspicious SQL queries or login attempts should be established to detect exploitation attempts early. Finally, organizations should consider migrating to updated or alternative audit systems with secure coding practices if remediation is not feasible.