CVE-2025-12215 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in projectworlds Online Shopping System version 1.0, located in the /login_submit.php script. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of the 'keywords' parameter, which is directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate validation or parameterization. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the backend database. The attack vector requires no user interaction and no privileges, increasing the risk of exploitation. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no authentication or user interaction needed, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability individually but combined can lead to significant compromise. Although no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public availability of exploit code raises the likelihood of future attacks. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is an online shopping system used for e-commerce transactions. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be available, emphasizing the need for immediate mitigation steps. The vulnerability can lead to data breaches, unauthorized transactions, and disruption of e-commerce services, impacting both customers and merchants relying on the platform.

For European organizations using projectworlds Online Shopping System 1.0, this vulnerability poses significant risks including unauthorized access to sensitive customer data such as personal information and payment details, which can lead to privacy violations and regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR). Attackers could manipulate or delete critical data, causing financial losses and damaging business reputation. The availability of the e-commerce platform may also be disrupted, affecting sales and customer trust. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers can launch attacks at scale, potentially targeting multiple organizations simultaneously. This is particularly concerning for mid-sized and smaller retailers who may lack robust security monitoring. The impact extends beyond direct victims, as compromised systems can be used as pivot points for further attacks within supply chains or partner networks. The absence of patches increases exposure time, and the public exploit code availability accelerates potential exploitation. Overall, the vulnerability threatens confidentiality, integrity, and availability of online shopping operations in Europe.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of projectworlds Online Shopping System version 1.0 and prioritize upgrading to a patched version once available. In the absence of an official patch, developers must implement input validation and sanitization for the 'keywords' parameter, replacing dynamic SQL queries with parameterized prepared statements to prevent injection. Deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection detection rules can provide interim protection by blocking malicious payloads targeting the vulnerable endpoint. Conduct thorough code reviews and penetration testing focusing on input handling in authentication and login modules. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or repeated failed login attempts that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit damage if an injection occurs. Educate development and security teams about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Finally, maintain regular backups of critical data to enable recovery in case of data corruption or deletion.