CVE-2025-8494 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Intern Membership Management System, specifically within the /admin/delete_student.php script. The vulnerability arises due to 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 access to the backend database, allowing the attacker to read, modify, or delete sensitive data stored within the system. The vulnerability does not require any authentication or user interaction, making it accessible to unauthenticated remote attackers. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, categorized as medium severity, reflecting the network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, but with limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, public disclosure of the exploit code increases the risk of exploitation. The affected product is a membership management system likely used by educational institutions or organizations managing intern data, making the confidentiality and integrity of personal and membership data critical.

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 personal and membership data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data tampering, or deletion of records, potentially disrupting administrative operations. Given the sensitive nature of intern and student data, this could also lead to violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), resulting in legal and financial penalties. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack vector means that attackers can exploit this vulnerability without insider access, increasing the threat landscape. Additionally, if attackers leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges or pivot within the network, it could lead to broader compromise of organizational systems. The impact on availability is limited but possible if critical records are deleted or corrupted.

Immediate mitigation should focus on applying patches or updates from the vendor once available. In the absence of official patches, organizations should implement input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the /admin/delete_student.php script to prevent SQL injection. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'ID' parameter. Restricting access to the /admin directory via network segmentation or IP whitelisting can reduce exposure. Regular database backups should be maintained to enable recovery from potential data loss. Organizations should also conduct code audits to identify similar injection points and perform penetration testing to validate the effectiveness of mitigations. Monitoring logs for suspicious activity related to the 'delete_student.php' endpoint is recommended to detect exploitation attempts early.