CVE-2025-11612 is a SQL injection vulnerability identified in the Simple Food Ordering System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability resides in the /addproduct.php script, specifically in the handling of the 'Category' parameter. This parameter is not properly sanitized or validated, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands remotely. The vulnerability can be exploited without requiring user interaction or prior authentication, although it requires low privileges, indicating that some form of access to the system is needed but not elevated rights. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity level, with attack vector being network-based and low complexity. The impact of successful exploitation includes unauthorized reading, modification, or deletion of database contents, potentially leading to data breaches, data integrity loss, or disruption of the food ordering service. No patches or fixes are currently linked, and no known exploits are reported in the wild, but public disclosure increases the risk of exploitation by threat actors. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is typically used by small to medium enterprises in the food service industry. The lack of secure coding practices in input handling is the root cause, and mitigation requires code remediation and secure development practices.

For European organizations, especially those in the food service and hospitality sectors using the Simple Food Ordering System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their order management data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, manipulation of product categories or orders, and potential disruption of business operations. This could result in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties under GDPR if personal data is compromised. The medium severity score suggests moderate impact, but the ease of remote exploitation without user interaction increases urgency. Organizations relying on this software for online ordering or inventory management may face operational interruptions, impacting customer service and revenue. Additionally, attackers could leverage the vulnerability as a foothold for further network intrusion or lateral movement within the organization’s IT infrastructure.

1. Immediately audit all instances of the Simple Food Ordering System 1.0 within the organization to identify affected deployments. 2. Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available; if no official patch exists, consider upgrading to a newer, secure version or alternative software. 3. Implement input validation and sanitization on the 'Category' parameter and all user inputs, preferably using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. 4. Conduct a thorough code review of /addproduct.php and related scripts to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. 5. Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of potential SQL injection attacks. 6. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the affected endpoint. 7. Monitor logs for suspicious activity related to /addproduct.php and anomalous database queries. 8. Educate development teams on secure coding practices to prevent future injection flaws. 9. Consider network segmentation to isolate the ordering system from critical infrastructure. 10. Regularly back up databases to enable recovery in case of data tampering or loss.