CVE-2025-12315 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the code-projects Food Ordering System version 1.0, located in the /admin/menu.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the itemPrice parameter, which is used in SQL queries without adequate protection. An attacker with high privileges can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially altering database queries. This can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's data. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require the attacker to have high privileges, which suggests that the attacker must already have some level of authenticated access, likely administrative. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and no privileges required (PR:H), with low impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure increases the risk of exploitation attempts. The lack of available patches or updates at the time of publication means organizations must implement compensating controls. The vulnerability is significant because food ordering systems often handle sensitive customer data and payment information, making them attractive targets for attackers. The vulnerability's presence in an administrative interface further raises the risk of severe consequences if exploited.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer and business data, including pricing and menu information, potentially leading to data breaches and financial losses. The integrity of the food ordering system could be compromised, resulting in manipulated orders or pricing, which could damage customer trust and business reputation. Availability impacts could include denial of service if the database is corrupted or queries are manipulated to disrupt normal operations. Given the hospitality sector's importance in many European economies, especially in countries with large tourism industries, such disruptions could have broader economic impacts. The requirement for high privileges to exploit the vulnerability somewhat limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially if insider threats or credential compromise occur. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not preclude future attacks. Organizations relying on this software should consider the vulnerability a moderate risk that requires timely remediation to avoid potential data breaches and operational disruptions.

Organizations should immediately review access controls to ensure that only trusted personnel have high-level privileges to the admin interface. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on the itemPrice parameter and other user inputs to prevent SQL injection. Where possible, refactor the application code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements to eliminate direct concatenation of user input into SQL commands. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or access attempts to the /admin/menu.php endpoint. If patches or updates become available from the vendor, apply them promptly. In the absence of official patches, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable parameter. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on the food ordering system to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. Educate administrators on the risks of privilege misuse and enforce strong authentication mechanisms to reduce the risk of credential compromise.