CVE-2025-12930 is a SQL injection vulnerability identified in SourceCodester Food Ordering System version 1.0, affecting the /view-ticket.php script. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of the 'ID' parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries without adequate validation or parameterization. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely, potentially extracting, modifying, or deleting database records. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity, considering the attack vector is network-based with low complexity and no privileges required, but with limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure of the exploit code increases the likelihood of future attacks. The affected product is commonly used in food ordering and hospitality environments, where sensitive customer and transaction data may be stored. The absence of an official patch necessitates immediate mitigation through secure coding practices such as input validation, use of prepared statements, and database access restrictions. Organizations should also monitor logs for suspicious queries and consider network-level protections to reduce exposure.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive customer and transactional data stored within the food ordering system databases. Exploitation could lead to data breaches, loss of customer trust, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), and potential financial losses due to fraud or service disruption. Integrity of order and ticket data could be compromised, affecting business operations and customer satisfaction. Availability may also be impacted if attackers execute destructive SQL commands or cause database errors. Given the hospitality sector's importance in Europe, especially in countries with large tourism industries, the impact could be significant. Additionally, compromised systems could serve as pivot points for further network intrusion. The medium severity indicates that while the vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, the overall damage potential is moderate but still warrants prompt attention.

1. Implement immediate input validation and sanitization on the 'ID' parameter in /view-ticket.php to prevent injection of malicious SQL code. 2. Refactor the application code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database interactions, eliminating direct concatenation of user inputs. 3. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary, preventing unauthorized data modification or deletion. 4. Monitor application and database logs for unusual query patterns indicative of SQL injection attempts. 5. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting the affected endpoint. 6. If possible, isolate the food ordering system network segment to limit exposure. 7. Engage with SourceCodester or the community to obtain or develop official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. 8. Conduct security audits and penetration testing focused on injection flaws in the application. 9. Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future versions.