CVE-2025-7385 is a critical Blind SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the Concept Intermedia GOV CMS product. The vulnerability arises due to improper neutralization of special elements in an SQL command, specifically related to the search query parameter input. This improper sanitization allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious SQL code into the backend database queries. Because it is a Blind SQL Injection, the attacker may not receive direct query results but can infer data by observing application behavior or timing differences. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 4.0, with versions 4.0 and above confirmed as not vulnerable. The CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3 reflects the high severity, indicating that the attack vector is network-based, requires no authentication or user interaction, and can lead to high confidentiality and integrity impacts, with limited availability impact. Exploitation could allow attackers to extract sensitive data, modify or delete data, or potentially escalate privileges within the CMS environment. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the critical nature and ease of exploitation make it a significant threat for organizations using affected versions of GOV CMS.

For European organizations, especially government entities and public sector institutions using Concept Intermedia GOV CMS versions prior to 4.0, this vulnerability poses a severe risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive government data, manipulation of official content, or disruption of public services. The confidentiality breach could expose citizen data or internal communications, while integrity violations could undermine public trust by altering official information. Given the unauthenticated remote exploitation capability, attackers can operate from outside the network perimeter, increasing the threat surface. The potential for data exfiltration or unauthorized administrative access could also facilitate further attacks within the network. This vulnerability could have regulatory implications under GDPR if personal data is compromised, leading to legal and financial consequences.

Organizations should immediately assess their GOV CMS deployment versions and upgrade to version 4.0 or later, where the vulnerability is resolved. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, implement strict input validation and sanitization on the search query parameters at the web application firewall (WAF) or reverse proxy level to block malicious SQL payloads. Employ parameterized queries or prepared statements in any custom code interfacing with the CMS database. Conduct thorough security testing, including automated and manual penetration tests focusing on SQL injection vectors. Monitor logs for unusual query patterns or error messages indicative of injection attempts. Additionally, restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of a successful injection. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any detected exploitation attempts.