CVE-2025-14587 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the itsourcecode Online Pet Shop Management System version 1.0, located in the /pet1/available.php file. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation of the 'Name' parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries without proper sanitization or use of prepared statements. This allows a remote attacker to craft malicious input that alters the intended SQL command, potentially extracting sensitive data, modifying database contents, or causing denial of service. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requires no privileges (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and no authentication (AT:N), making it straightforward to exploit. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited but significant (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L), as attackers can partially access or manipulate database information. The vulnerability is publicly known with an available exploit, though no active exploitation has been reported yet. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 reflects medium severity, balancing ease of exploitation with moderate impact. The lack of patches or vendor advisories increases the urgency for organizations to implement mitigations. This vulnerability is particularly relevant to organizations running this specific version of the Online Pet Shop Management System, which may be used by small to medium-sized pet retail businesses or e-commerce platforms.

For European organizations, exploitation of CVE-2025-14587 could lead to unauthorized access to customer data, order information, and inventory details stored in the backend database of the affected pet shop management system. This could result in data breaches violating GDPR regulations, leading to legal and financial penalties. Integrity of data could be compromised, allowing attackers to alter product availability or pricing, potentially causing financial loss and reputational damage. Availability impacts could disrupt business operations if the database is manipulated or corrupted. Given the remote, unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers could target multiple organizations en masse, increasing the risk of widespread disruption. Small and medium enterprises using this software without robust security controls are particularly vulnerable. The presence of a public exploit increases the likelihood of opportunistic attacks, especially from cybercriminals targeting niche e-commerce platforms. The impact is compounded in countries with strict data protection laws and high consumer trust in online retail services.

1. Immediately implement input validation and sanitization on the 'Name' parameter in /pet1/available.php to reject or properly encode malicious characters. 2. Refactor database queries to use parameterized prepared statements or stored procedures to prevent SQL injection. 3. Conduct a comprehensive code audit of the entire application to identify and remediate similar injection flaws. 4. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection and prevention rules tailored to the application’s traffic patterns. 5. Monitor database logs and application logs for unusual query patterns or failed injection attempts. 6. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of any successful injection. 7. If possible, upgrade to a patched or newer version of the software once available, or consider alternative solutions with better security track records. 8. Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices and the importance of input validation. 9. Implement network segmentation to isolate critical backend systems from direct internet exposure. 10. Regularly back up databases and verify restore procedures to minimize downtime in case of compromise.