Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
ZEUS PDKS has a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability. A logged-in attacker could potentially interfere with database queries, risking exposure, alteration, or disruption of sensitive records. The sources do not confirm active exploitation or a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as a near-term remediation item for any exposed ZEUS PDKS deployment, especially where it handles employee access, attendance, or identity-related operational data.
Technical view
CVE-2025-7636 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in Ergosis Security Systems ZEUS PDKS. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running ZEUS PDKS in the affected version range. The source bundle lists versions below 1.0.5.10, while the description also references through 10022026; treat the affected range as needing vendor confirmation.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability still has serious impact because exploitation is network-based and requires only low privileges.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse. The CVE states vendor non-response and does not provide exploit details, affected CPEs, or a confirmed patch. Validate version interpretation carefully before reporting closure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all ZEUS PDKS deployments and record exact versions.
- Check Ergosis and Turkish government advisories for confirmed fixed versions or guidance.
- Restrict ZEUS PDKS access to trusted networks or VPN where feasible.
- Review application and database logs for suspicious query errors or abnormal access.
- Ensure recent backups exist before any emergency remediation.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any ZEUS PDKS instance runs below version 1.0.5.10.
- Compare installed versions against the latest vendor or government advisory.
- Verify authentication boundaries and network exposure for ZEUS PDKS portals.
- Review logs for unusual database errors, privilege use, or unexpected data access.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9TR-CERTVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-26-0052CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource, broken-link
- https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-26-0052CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.