CVE-2025-14247 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the Simple Shopping Cart version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability resides in the /Admin/additems.php script, specifically in the processing of the item_name parameter. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the backend database query. This injection flaw arises from insufficient input sanitization or improper handling of user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL statements. Exploiting this vulnerability does not require user interaction or elevated privileges, making it accessible to remote unauthenticated attackers with limited privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with low complexity of attack and no required user interaction. While no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure increases the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The affected product is a simple shopping cart application, which may be used by small to medium-sized e-commerce sites. The vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or disrupt service availability by executing malicious SQL commands. The lack of patches or official fixes necessitates immediate mitigation steps by users of this software. Overall, this vulnerability represents a moderate risk primarily to organizations relying on this specific shopping cart solution without adequate input validation or security controls.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-14247 depends largely on the presence of the affected Simple Shopping Cart 1.0 in their e-commerce infrastructure. If deployed, attackers could exploit this vulnerability to access or manipulate sensitive customer data, including product and order information, potentially leading to data breaches and loss of customer trust. Integrity of transaction records could be compromised, affecting business operations and financial reporting. Availability may also be impacted if attackers execute SQL commands that disrupt database functionality. Given the medium severity and remote exploitability without user interaction, the threat could facilitate lateral movement or further compromise if combined with other vulnerabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) using this software without robust security measures are particularly at risk. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate widespread impact, but public disclosure increases the risk of future attacks. European data protection regulations such as GDPR impose strict requirements on data security, so exploitation could lead to regulatory penalties and reputational damage. Organizations must assess their exposure and implement mitigations promptly to avoid these impacts.

1. Immediate mitigation should focus on implementing strict input validation and sanitization for the item_name parameter in /Admin/additems.php to prevent SQL injection. 2. Refactor the code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements to eliminate direct concatenation of user input into SQL commands. 3. Restrict access to the /Admin directory via IP whitelisting, VPN, or multi-factor authentication to reduce exposure. 4. Monitor web server and database logs for unusual query patterns indicative of injection attempts. 5. If possible, upgrade or migrate to a newer, supported shopping cart solution with active security maintenance. 6. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting this endpoint. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on input handling in all administrative interfaces. 8. Educate development and operations teams about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. 9. Backup databases regularly and ensure recovery procedures are tested to mitigate potential data loss. 10. Stay informed about any official patches or updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once available.