CVE-2025-13201 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the Simple Cafe Ordering System version 1.0, developed by code-projects. The vulnerability resides in the /login.php script, where the Username parameter is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This injection flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate backend database queries without requiring authentication or user interaction. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, reflecting medium severity, with an attack vector of network (remote), low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no active exploits are currently reported in the wild, a public exploit is available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The affected product is primarily used in small to medium-sized hospitality businesses for order management, making it a potential target for attackers seeking to disrupt operations or steal customer data. The lack of official patches necessitates immediate mitigation through secure coding practices and network defenses.

For European organizations, particularly those in the hospitality and retail sectors using the Simple Cafe Ordering System, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive customer and business data. Exploitation could lead to data breaches involving personal customer information, payment details, or business operational data, resulting in reputational damage and potential regulatory penalties under GDPR. Additionally, attackers could alter or delete order data, disrupting business operations and causing financial losses. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the attack surface, especially for systems exposed to the internet or poorly segmented internal networks. Given the medium severity, the impact is significant but may be contained if proper network controls and monitoring are in place. However, smaller businesses with limited cybersecurity resources are particularly vulnerable to exploitation and subsequent operational disruption.

Organizations should immediately audit their deployment of the Simple Cafe Ordering System version 1.0 and isolate affected instances from public networks where possible. Implement input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the /login.php script to prevent SQL injection. If source code modification is not feasible, deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the Username parameter. Conduct regular security assessments and monitor logs for suspicious login attempts or anomalous database queries. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of a successful injection. Additionally, segment networks to limit access to the ordering system and employ intrusion detection systems to alert on potential exploitation attempts. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. Finally, educate staff on cybersecurity hygiene to reduce the risk of indirect exploitation.