CVE-2025-10970 in Talentics
Summary
by MITRE • 02/20/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Kolay Software Inc. Talentics allows Blind SQL Injection.
This issue affects Talentics: through 20022026.
NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in Kolay Software Inc.'s Talentics platform that enables blind sql injection attacks. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements within sql commands, creating an avenue for attackers to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters. The flaw affects all versions of Talentics through the 20022026 release, indicating a prolonged period during which the software remained susceptible to this class of attack. The vulnerability classification aligns with cwe-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where user-supplied data is not properly sanitized or escaped before being incorporated into sql queries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows attackers to perform blind sql injection attacks, meaning they can extract information from the database without direct query results. This type of attack typically involves sending malicious sql payloads and observing application behavior changes, such as response times or error messages, to infer database contents. Attackers could potentially access sensitive user data, authentication credentials, personal information, and other confidential database records. The blind nature of the attack makes detection more challenging for system administrators while simultaneously providing attackers with extensive opportunities for data exfiltration and system compromise.
This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the attack tree framework, particularly those involving command injection and data manipulation. The lack of vendor response despite early disclosure indicates a potential gap in security monitoring and remediation processes within the software development lifecycle. Organizations using this software should immediately implement compensating controls including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper sql injection prevention techniques such as using prepared statements, input sanitization, and maintaining up-to-date security patches as outlined in owasp top ten and iso 27001 security standards. Given the absence of vendor response, immediate internal security measures become paramount to protect against potential exploitation.