CVE-2025-9758 is a medium-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting version 1.0 of the deepakmisal24 Chemical Inventory Management System. The vulnerability resides in the /inventory_form.php file, specifically in the handling of the 'chem_name' parameter. Improper sanitization or validation of this input allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely without requiring user interaction or authentication. This can lead to unauthorized access to the backend database, enabling attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive chemical inventory data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, reflecting its moderate impact and ease of exploitation due to network accessibility and lack of required privileges. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, a public exploit is available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The Chemical Inventory Management System is likely used by organizations managing chemical substances, including laboratories, manufacturing, and research institutions, where data integrity and confidentiality are critical. The vulnerability’s exploitation could compromise inventory accuracy, lead to data breaches, and disrupt operational continuity.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses significant risks, especially for entities in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, research labs, and regulatory bodies that rely on the Chemical Inventory Management System for tracking hazardous materials. Exploitation could result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive chemical data, potentially violating GDPR requirements on data protection and leading to regulatory penalties. Data manipulation could cause inventory inaccuracies, risking safety compliance and operational disruptions. Additionally, attackers might leverage the compromised system as a foothold for lateral movement within the network, escalating the threat to broader organizational assets. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack vector increases the likelihood of exploitation, particularly in organizations with exposed web interfaces or insufficient network segmentation.

Organizations should immediately assess their deployment of deepakmisal24 Chemical Inventory Management System version 1.0 and prioritize upgrading to a patched version once available. In the absence of an official patch, implement the following mitigations: 1) Apply strict input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the /inventory_form.php script to prevent SQL injection. 2) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'chem_name' parameter. 3) Restrict network access to the inventory management system to trusted internal IPs or VPN users to reduce exposure. 4) Conduct thorough logging and monitoring of database queries and web requests to identify suspicious activity. 5) Perform regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on web input handling. 6) Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices and the importance of timely patching. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific vulnerable parameter and system context.