CVE-2025-12504CWE-89sql-injection

CVE-2025-12504

Critical · published December 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 SQL Injection alert! An improper handling of special characters in Talent Software's UNIS could open the door for attackers to manipulate your database like a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat. 🔥 Think of SQL Injection as a sneaky waiter who takes your order for a cheeseburger but instead serves anything they want—because they didn’t check the menu properly. This sort of miscommunication lets attackers execute any SQL command they want, potentially compromising your entire database! An attacker could gain full control over your database, allowing them to read sensitive data, alter or delete records, and even take down your application. This can lead to significant data breaches, financial losses, and a devastating blow to your organization's reputation. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this is not just a minor oversight; it's a critical vulnerability that demands immediate attention!

Put simply

Think of SQL Injection as a sneaky waiter who takes your order for a cheeseburger but instead serves anything they want—because they didn’t check the menu properly. This sort of miscommunication lets attackers execute any SQL command they want, potentially compromising your entire database! This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries into the database. If exploited, it can lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control over your database, allowing them to read sensitive data, alter or delete records, and even take down your application. This can lead to significant data breaches, financial losses, and a devastating blow to your organization's reputation. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this is not just a minor oversight; it's a critical vulnerability that demands immediate attention! To secure your UNIS installation, update to version 42321 or later immediately. Additionally, implement prepared statements in your SQL queries to prevent any potential injection attempts. Regularly audit your database interactions for unexpected behavior to stay ahead of threats. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be well on your way to fortifying your defenses and becoming a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00554 · 45.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-12-09T21:17Z
References (2)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 14:26Z
    SQLi in Talent Software's UNIS
    cvelistv5