CVE-2024-25350 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System version 1.0, specifically within the /zms/admin/edit-ticket.php script. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of user-supplied input in the 'tickettype' and 'tprice' parameters, which are used in SQL queries without adequate validation or parameterization. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands remotely over the network (AV:N), without any privileges (PR:N) or user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying database, as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). Exploiting this vulnerability could enable attackers to extract sensitive data, modify or delete records, or even execute administrative operations on the database. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-94, which typically relates to code injection issues, but here it is referenced in the context of SQL Injection, indicating a critical input validation failure. No patches or vendor advisories are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date (February 28, 2024). Given the nature of the affected software—a niche zoo management system—the exposure is limited to organizations using this specific product, which may be small or specialized entities managing zoological parks or related facilities. However, the severity of the vulnerability and the ease of exploitation make it a significant risk for those affected.

For European organizations utilizing the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a severe risk. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive operational data, including ticketing information and potentially personal data of visitors or staff, violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Integrity of the database could be compromised, leading to fraudulent ticketing, financial losses, or disruption of zoo operations. Availability impacts could result in denial of service conditions, affecting visitor management and revenue streams. Although the product is niche, zoos and wildlife parks in Europe that rely on this system could face operational disruptions and reputational damage. Furthermore, given the criticality of the vulnerability and lack of patches, attackers could leverage this as an entry point for broader network compromise if the affected system is connected to internal networks. The risk is heightened in organizations with limited cybersecurity resources or outdated infrastructure.

Immediate mitigation steps include isolating the affected system from the internet and internal networks to prevent remote exploitation. Organizations should conduct a thorough audit of all inputs to the /zms/admin/edit-ticket.php script and implement strict input validation and parameterized queries to eliminate SQL injection vectors. If source code access is available, refactoring the code to use prepared statements with bound parameters is essential. In the absence of vendor patches, deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block malicious payloads targeting 'tickettype' and 'tprice' parameters can provide interim protection. Regular monitoring of logs for suspicious SQL syntax or anomalous database queries is recommended. Organizations should also review database user privileges to ensure the application operates with the least privilege necessary, limiting the potential damage of an exploit. Finally, organizations should prepare incident response plans specific to database compromise scenarios and consider engaging with cybersecurity professionals to perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on the affected systems.