CVE-2025-12315 is a SQL injection vulnerability identified in the code-projects Food Ordering System version 1.0. The flaw exists in the /admin/menu.php file where the itemPrice parameter is improperly sanitized, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely but requires the attacker to have high-level privileges (likely administrative access) to the system. The injection can lead to partial compromise of the database confidentiality, integrity, and availability, such as unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates no user interaction is needed, no scope change, and no security controls bypassed, but the attack complexity is low and no privileges are required beyond high privileges already held. Although no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of future exploitation. The affected product is used primarily in food ordering and hospitality environments, where database integrity and confidentiality are critical for business operations and customer trust. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate mitigation through access control and input validation.

For European organizations, especially those in the hospitality and food service sectors using the vulnerable Food Ordering System 1.0, this vulnerability poses risks of unauthorized data exposure or manipulation. Attackers with administrative access could exploit the SQL injection to extract sensitive customer data, alter menu pricing, or disrupt ordering processes, impacting business operations and customer trust. The partial confidentiality and integrity impacts could lead to regulatory compliance issues under GDPR if personal data is compromised. Availability impacts, while limited, could disrupt service continuity. Given the requirement for high privileges, the threat is more significant if internal accounts are compromised or if administrative interfaces are exposed externally. The medium severity rating suggests a moderate risk, but the potential business impact in critical service environments warrants prompt attention.

Organizations should immediately restrict access to the /admin/menu.php interface to trusted administrators only, ideally through network segmentation and VPNs. Implement strong authentication and monitor administrative account activity for suspicious behavior. Apply strict input validation and sanitization on the itemPrice parameter, preferably using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. Since no official patch is currently available, consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting this parameter. Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on administrative modules. Educate administrators on the risks of credential compromise and enforce strong password policies and multi-factor authentication. Monitor threat intelligence feeds for updates on exploit availability and patch releases from the vendor.