CVE-2025-7533 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Job Diary application. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'job_id' parameter in the /view-details.php endpoint. An attacker can manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the backend database. This flaw does not require any authentication or user interaction, and can be exploited remotely over the network. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system by enabling attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive data stored in the database. Although the CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), the lack of authentication and remote exploitability elevate the risk. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits have been observed in the wild yet. No official patches or mitigations have been published by the vendor as of now. The vulnerability is specific to version 1.0 of Job Diary, which is a niche product likely used by organizations for job tracking or diary management. The absence of security controls such as input validation or parameterized queries in the affected code leads to this injection flaw.

For European organizations using code-projects Job Diary 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data tampering, or complete compromise of the application database. This could result in leakage of sensitive business information, disruption of job tracking operations, and potential compliance violations under GDPR due to unauthorized access to personal or business data. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack vector increases the likelihood of exploitation, especially if the application is exposed to the internet. Organizations in sectors such as manufacturing, services, or project management that rely on Job Diary for operational tracking may face operational downtime and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers could leverage the vulnerability as a foothold for further lateral movement within the corporate network.

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting external access to the Job Diary application by implementing network-level controls such as firewalls or VPNs. Organizations should conduct a thorough code review of the /view-details.php script to identify and sanitize all user inputs, especially the 'job_id' parameter. Applying parameterized queries or prepared statements is essential to prevent SQL injection. Until an official patch is released, consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable parameter. Regularly monitor application logs for suspicious query patterns or repeated access attempts to /view-details.php. If feasible, isolate the affected application environment to limit potential damage. Finally, organizations should engage with the vendor or community to obtain updates or patches and plan for an upgrade once available.