CVE-2025-8334 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the Campcodes Online Recruitment Management System, specifically within the /admin/ajax.php endpoint when handling the 'delete_recruitment_status' action. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'ID' parameter, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands. This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N). The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying database, as attackers may extract sensitive recruitment data, modify or delete records, or disrupt service operations. Although the CVSS score is 6.9 (medium severity), the vulnerability's critical nature is underscored by the potential for complete database compromise. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, but public disclosure increases the risk of exploitation. The lack of available patches or mitigations from the vendor further elevates the threat. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is a specialized recruitment management system used primarily by HR departments to manage candidate data and recruitment workflows.

For European organizations utilizing Campcodes Online Recruitment Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal data of job applicants and employees, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. Data integrity could be compromised, resulting in corrupted recruitment records or unauthorized changes to hiring statuses. Availability of the recruitment system could be disrupted, impacting HR operations and delaying hiring processes. Organizations in sectors with stringent compliance requirements (e.g., finance, healthcare, government) face heightened legal and reputational risks. Additionally, attackers could leverage the compromised system as a foothold for lateral movement within corporate networks, potentially escalating to broader breaches. The remote, unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the likelihood of attacks, especially if the system is exposed to the internet without adequate network-level protections.

Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include: 1) Restricting access to the /admin/ajax.php endpoint via network segmentation and firewall rules, allowing only trusted IP addresses or VPN connections. 2) Deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'ID' parameter. 3) Conducting thorough input validation and sanitization at the application level if source code access and modification are possible. 4) Monitoring logs for suspicious activities related to the vulnerable endpoint, including unusual parameter values or repeated access attempts. 5) Isolating the recruitment system from critical internal networks to limit potential lateral movement. 6) Planning and executing an upgrade or migration to a patched or alternative recruitment management solution as soon as it becomes available. 7) Ensuring regular backups of recruitment data to enable recovery in case of data tampering or deletion.