CVE-2025-12314 identifies a SQL Injection vulnerability in the code-projects Food Ordering System version 1.0, located in the /admin/deleteitem.php script. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation or sanitization of the itemID parameter, which is used in SQL queries to delete items from the system database. An attacker with administrative privileges can remotely exploit this flaw by manipulating the itemID argument to inject malicious SQL commands. This can lead to unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion, potentially compromising the database's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires high privileges (PR:H) but no user interaction (UI:N) and can be exploited remotely (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L). The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). Although no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure of exploit code increases the risk of exploitation. The absence of patches or official remediation from the vendor heightens the urgency for organizations to implement mitigations. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which may limit exposure to organizations still running this legacy version. The Food Ordering System is typically deployed in hospitality and retail sectors, where data integrity and availability are critical for business operations. This vulnerability could be leveraged to disrupt service, extract sensitive customer or business data, or escalate further attacks within the network.

For European organizations, exploitation of this SQL Injection vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, manipulation or deletion of menu items or orders, and potential disruption of food ordering services. This could lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory non-compliance, especially under GDPR due to potential exposure of personal data. Hospitality and retail businesses relying on this system may face operational downtime, impacting customer satisfaction and revenue. The requirement for administrative privileges limits the attack surface but insider threats or compromised admin accounts increase risk. Given the public availability of exploit code, attackers could automate attacks against vulnerable systems. The medium CVSS score reflects moderate risk; however, in critical environments or where the system integrates with payment or personal data processing, the impact could be more severe. European organizations with legacy deployments of this software should assess their exposure promptly. The lack of vendor patches necessitates reliance on compensating controls to mitigate risk.

Organizations should immediately audit their deployment of the code-projects Food Ordering System to identify any instances of version 1.0. If found, upgrading to a patched or newer version (if available) is the best remediation. In the absence of official patches, implement strict input validation and sanitization on the itemID parameter to prevent SQL injection. Employ parameterized queries or prepared statements in the codebase to eliminate direct concatenation of user inputs into SQL commands. Restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of privilege misuse. Monitor database and application logs for unusual query patterns or failed access attempts indicative of exploitation attempts. Network segmentation and firewall rules should limit access to the admin interface to trusted IP addresses. Regularly back up databases and test restoration procedures to minimize impact from potential data corruption or deletion. Conduct security awareness training for administrators to recognize and report suspicious activities. Engage with the vendor or community for updates or patches and consider third-party security assessments to validate mitigations.