CVE-2025-8494 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Intern Membership Management System, specifically within the /admin/delete_student.php endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'ID' parameter, which is used in SQL queries to delete student records. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw by manipulating the 'ID' argument to inject malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the backend database. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction, making it highly accessible for remote attackers. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level, primarily due to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (all rated low), but with ease of exploitation (no privileges or user interaction required). Although no public exploits are currently known in the wild, the disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation. The affected system is likely used by organizations managing intern or membership data, potentially exposing sensitive personal information and operational data to attackers. The lack of available patches or mitigation guidance from the vendor increases the urgency for organizations to implement compensating controls.

For European organizations using the code-projects Intern Membership Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive membership or intern data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data tampering, or deletion of critical records, disrupting administrative operations. Given the administrative nature of the affected endpoint, attackers could potentially escalate their access or cause denial of service by corrupting database contents. This could impact compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR, leading to legal and reputational consequences. Organizations relying on this system for managing intern or membership information may face operational disruptions and increased risk of data breaches. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the attack surface, especially for externally accessible management interfaces.

Since no official patches or vendor advisories are currently available, European organizations should immediately implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict access to the /admin/delete_student.php endpoint using network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN access to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. 2) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'ID' parameter. 3) Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied parameters, especially 'ID', to prevent injection attacks; if possible, implement parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code. 4) Monitor logs for suspicious activities related to the vulnerable endpoint, including unusual query parameters or repeated access attempts. 5) Plan and prioritize upgrading or replacing the affected system with a secure version once available. 6) Educate administrative users about the risks and encourage strong authentication and session management practices to reduce risk of lateral movement if exploited.