CVE-2024-0273 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the Kashipara Food Management System version 1.0, specifically within the addwaste_entry.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'item_name' parameter, which allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This injection can be performed remotely without requiring user interaction but does require some level of privileges (PR:L) on the system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89, indicating it is a classic SQL Injection flaw. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the underlying database, allowing an attacker to read, modify, or delete data, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 score is 6.3 (medium severity), with the vector indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no public exploits are currently known in the wild, the vulnerability details have been disclosed publicly, increasing the risk of exploitation. No patches have been released yet, which means affected organizations must rely on mitigation strategies until an official fix is available.

For European organizations using the Kashipara Food Management System, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security and reliability of their food management operations. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive operational data, manipulation of food waste records, or disruption of food supply chain management processes. This could result in regulatory compliance issues, especially under GDPR if personal or sensitive data is involved, financial losses due to operational disruptions, and reputational damage. Given the critical nature of food management in sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, and public services, the impact could extend to public health and safety concerns if data integrity is compromised. The medium CVSS score suggests moderate risk, but the ease of remote exploitation and lack of user interaction required elevate the threat level. Organizations relying on this system should consider the potential for targeted attacks, especially in countries with significant food industry infrastructure or where Kashipara’s market presence is notable.

1. Immediate mitigation should include implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'item_name' parameter in addwaste_entry.php. 2. Conduct a thorough code review and apply input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to sanitize all user inputs, especially 'item_name'. 3. Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of any successful injection. 4. Monitor logs for unusual database queries or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Isolate the affected system from critical network segments until a patch or update is available. 6. Engage with Kashipara or the vendor community to obtain or request an official patch or update. 7. Educate system administrators and developers about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. 8. Consider deploying intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for SQL injection to provide early warning.