CVE-2025-11596 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the code-projects E-Commerce Website version 1.0, specifically within the /pages/delete_order_details.php script. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation of the order_id parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially manipulating the backend database. The attack vector requires no user interaction and can be executed over the network, making it highly accessible. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 (medium severity) reflects the ease of exploitation (no privileges or user interaction required) but limited impact scope due to the vulnerability affecting only a specific function. Potential consequences include unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or deletion, which can compromise customer data, order information, and overall system integrity. Although no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure increases the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the critical need for secure coding practices such as using prepared statements or stored procedures and rigorous input validation in web applications handling sensitive e-commerce transactions.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant data breaches involving customer personal and payment information, undermining GDPR compliance and resulting in legal and financial penalties. The integrity of order data could be compromised, leading to fraudulent transactions or disruption of business operations. Availability may also be affected if attackers manipulate or delete critical order records, causing service outages or loss of customer trust. Given the widespread adoption of e-commerce platforms across Europe, organizations using code-projects E-Commerce Website 1.0 are at risk of targeted attacks aiming to exploit this vulnerability for financial gain or data theft. The reputational damage and operational costs associated with such incidents could be substantial, especially for SMEs that may lack robust incident response capabilities.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the code-projects E-Commerce Website 1.0 and prioritize upgrading to a patched version once available. In the absence of an official patch, implement input validation and sanitization on the order_id parameter to reject any unexpected or malicious input. Refactor the vulnerable code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent direct SQL injection. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the delete_order_details.php endpoint. Conduct thorough code reviews and penetration testing focused on SQL injection vectors. Monitor database logs and application behavior for anomalies indicative of exploitation attempts. Additionally, ensure that database accounts used by the application have the least privileges necessary to limit the impact of any successful injection. Finally, educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases.