CVE-2025-10396 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software version 1.0. The vulnerability resides in the /admin/edit_role.php file, specifically in the handling of the 'ID' parameter. An attacker can manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, which the backend database executes. This flaw allows remote exploitation without requiring authentication or user interaction, making it particularly dangerous. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete compromise of the underlying database. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the ease of remote exploitation (no privileges or user interaction needed) but limited scope and impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (each rated low to medium). No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, but the exploit details have been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of future attacks. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the software, which is a niche product used primarily for managing pet grooming business operations, including roles and permissions management. The lack of available patches or mitigations from the vendor increases the urgency for affected organizations to implement alternative protective measures.

For European organizations using SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive business data, including user roles and permissions, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges or disrupt business operations. Although the software targets a niche market, small to medium-sized pet grooming businesses across Europe could suffer data breaches, reputational damage, and operational downtime. The impact on confidentiality is moderate due to potential data leakage, while integrity and availability impacts are lower but still present if attackers modify or delete data. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers could automate attacks at scale, especially if the software is exposed to the internet. However, the limited market penetration and specialized use case reduce the overall threat footprint in Europe compared to more widely used software.

Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should immediately implement compensating controls. These include restricting external access to the /admin/edit_role.php endpoint via network segmentation and firewall rules, allowing only trusted internal IP addresses to reach the administration interface. Employing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'ID' parameter can mitigate exploitation attempts. Organizations should audit and monitor logs for suspicious activity related to role management functions. Additionally, applying input validation and parameterized queries in custom deployments or forks of the software is critical for long-term remediation. If feasible, migrating to alternative pet grooming management solutions with active security support is advisable. Regular backups of the database should be maintained to enable recovery in case of data tampering.