CVE-2025-11600 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the Simple Food Ordering System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability exists in the editcategory.php file, specifically through the manipulation of the 'cname' parameter. This parameter is not properly sanitized or validated, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction. The injection can alter SQL queries executed by the backend database, potentially enabling attackers to retrieve, modify, or delete sensitive data stored within the system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L), and no user interaction needed (UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low to limited but still significant given the nature of the data handled by food ordering systems. No official patches or fixes have been published yet, and while no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation by threat actors. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices, particularly input validation and the use of parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks.

For European organizations, especially those in the hospitality and food service sectors using the affected Simple Food Ordering System, this vulnerability poses risks of unauthorized data access, including customer information, order details, and potentially payment data if stored insecurely. Exploitation could lead to data breaches, loss of customer trust, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), and operational disruptions. The ability to remotely exploit the vulnerability without authentication increases the attack surface, making it easier for attackers to compromise systems. Even though the impact is rated medium, the potential for lateral movement or further exploitation within a compromised network could escalate the damage. Organizations relying on this software for order management or inventory control may experience service interruptions, affecting business continuity and revenue. The lack of a patch means organizations must rely on immediate mitigation strategies to reduce exposure.

Organizations should immediately conduct a thorough code audit of the editcategory.php file and any other input handling code to identify and remediate SQL injection flaws. Implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries is critical to prevent injection attacks. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced on all user-supplied data, especially the 'cname' parameter. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls (WAFs) can provide temporary mitigation by detecting and blocking SQL injection patterns. Monitoring logs for suspicious database queries or unusual application behavior can help identify attempted exploitation. Organizations should also isolate or segment systems running the vulnerable software to limit potential lateral movement. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality if feasible. Finally, ensure regular backups are performed and tested to enable recovery in case of data compromise.