CVE-2025-7474 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Job Diary application. The vulnerability exists in the /search.php file, specifically in the handling of the 'Search' parameter. An attacker can manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, which the backend database executes. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability without any authentication or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/UI:N/PR:N). The injection can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying database. Although the CVSS score is 6.9 (medium severity), the description rates it as critical, reflecting the high risk posed by SQL injection vulnerabilities in general. No patches or fixes have been linked yet, and no known exploits are currently observed in the wild. The vulnerability disclosure is recent (published July 12, 2025), and the affected functionality is unknown beyond the /search.php endpoint, which likely handles user search queries within the Job Diary application. The lack of authentication requirements and the remote exploitability make this vulnerability particularly dangerous, as attackers can leverage it to extract sensitive information or disrupt services without needing valid credentials or user interaction.

For European organizations using the code-projects Job Diary 1.0 application, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. The SQL injection can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive business data, including potentially personal data protected under GDPR regulations. Exploitation could result in data breaches, leading to regulatory fines, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Since the vulnerability allows remote exploitation without authentication, attackers could automate attacks at scale, increasing the likelihood of compromise. Organizations relying on Job Diary for managing employee or project information may face data integrity issues or service outages if attackers manipulate or delete database records. Additionally, if the compromised data includes personal or financial information, the impact extends to legal liabilities and customer trust erosion. The medium CVSS score may underestimate the real-world impact, given the critical nature of SQL injection flaws and the absence of mitigating controls mentioned in the report.

Immediate mitigation steps include implementing input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the /search.php endpoint to prevent SQL injection. Organizations should audit their Job Diary 1.0 installations and restrict access to the application from untrusted networks until a patch is available. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'Search' parameter. Monitoring and logging of database queries and application logs should be enhanced to detect suspicious activities. Since no official patch is currently linked, organizations should contact the vendor for updates or consider upgrading to a newer, unaffected version if available. Additionally, isolating the affected application environment and performing regular backups will help in recovery if exploitation occurs. Security teams should also conduct penetration testing focused on injection flaws to identify any other vulnerable inputs.