CVE-2025-8122 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) affecting the Polska Akademia Dostępności (PAD) CMS, specifically in the article positioning functionality. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input provided by authorized users, allowing attackers to perform Blind SQL Injection attacks. This means that malicious SQL commands can be injected into the backend database queries without proper sanitization or parameterization, potentially enabling attackers to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or disrupt database operations. The flaw affects all three templates of the PAD CMS product: www, bip, and ww+bip. Notably, the PAD CMS product is End-Of-Life (EOL), and the vendor has declared that no patches will be issued to remediate this vulnerability. The CVSS v4.0 score is 8.7 (high), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, no required user interaction, and the fact that privileges are required but the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require an authenticated user with privileges to access the article positioning functionality, which may limit exploitation to insiders or compromised accounts. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, but the lack of vendor support and patching increases the risk over time. Given the nature of Blind SQL Injection, attackers can exfiltrate data slowly and stealthily, making detection difficult. The vulnerability affects the core CMS used by the Polska Akademia Dostępności, which likely serves Polish public administration or accessibility-related websites, potentially exposing sensitive governmental or organizational data.

For European organizations, especially those in Poland or using PAD CMS, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including personal data protected under GDPR, internal documents, or administrative credentials. The integrity of website content and backend databases could be compromised, allowing attackers to alter published information or inject malicious content. Availability could also be impacted if attackers execute destructive SQL commands or cause database corruption. Since PAD CMS is EOL and unpatched, organizations relying on it face prolonged exposure. This could lead to regulatory penalties under GDPR for data breaches, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Additionally, if the CMS is used in public sector or accessibility-focused websites, the impact extends to citizens relying on these services, potentially undermining trust in public digital infrastructure. The requirement for authenticated access limits exploitation to users with some level of privilege, but insider threats or compromised credentials could facilitate attacks. The lack of known exploits currently suggests a window for mitigation, but the risk of future exploitation remains high.

Given the absence of vendor patches, European organizations using PAD CMS should consider immediate and specific mitigation steps: 1) Restrict access to the article positioning functionality strictly to trusted and minimal personnel; implement strong authentication and monitor for unusual activity. 2) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL Injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoints, focusing on the article positioning inputs. 3) Conduct thorough credential audits and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce risk from compromised accounts. 4) Isolate the PAD CMS environment from other critical systems and databases to limit lateral movement and data exposure. 5) Where possible, migrate away from PAD CMS to a supported and actively maintained CMS platform to eliminate exposure. 6) Implement database-level monitoring and anomaly detection to identify suspicious query patterns indicative of Blind SQL Injection attempts. 7) Regularly back up CMS data and test restoration procedures to mitigate potential data loss or corruption. 8) Educate authorized users about the risks and signs of compromise to enhance insider threat detection. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and compensating controls in the absence of patches.