CVE-2025-14638 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the itsourcecode Online Pet Shop Management System version 1.0, specifically in the /pet1/update_cnp.php script. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of the 'ID' parameter, which is used in SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization. This allows remote attackers to craft malicious input that alters the intended SQL commands, potentially enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion in the underlying database. The attack vector is network-based with no authentication or user interaction required, making it accessible to any remote adversary. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L) indicates low complexity and no privileges needed, but only limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no public exploit code is currently known to be in active use, the public disclosure increases the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is likely used by small to medium-sized online pet shops or similar e-commerce businesses. The lack of available patches or vendor advisories means organizations must proactively audit and remediate their installations. Failure to address this vulnerability could lead to data leaks, unauthorized database manipulation, or denial of service conditions.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability depends on their use of the affected software. Small and medium enterprises operating online pet shops or similar e-commerce platforms using the itsourcecode Online Pet Shop Management System 1.0 are at risk of unauthorized data exposure or manipulation. This could result in loss of customer trust, regulatory penalties under GDPR due to data breaches, and financial losses from disrupted operations or fraud. The vulnerability’s remote exploitation capability without authentication increases the attack surface, especially for organizations with externally accessible web servers. Although the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited, attackers could extract sensitive customer data, alter order information, or disrupt service availability. Given the medium severity, the threat is significant but not catastrophic, yet it requires prompt attention to avoid escalation or chaining with other vulnerabilities. Organizations in Europe with less mature cybersecurity practices or limited patch management processes are particularly vulnerable.

To mitigate CVE-2025-14638, organizations should immediately audit their use of the itsourcecode Online Pet Shop Management System version 1.0 and identify any instances of the vulnerable /pet1/update_cnp.php script. Since no official patches are currently available, developers or administrators must implement input validation and sanitization for the 'ID' parameter, preferably by using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can be deployed as a temporary measure to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts targeting this endpoint. Regularly monitoring web server logs for suspicious query patterns related to the 'ID' parameter is recommended. Organizations should also consider upgrading to a newer, patched version of the software if available or migrating to alternative solutions with better security track records. Additionally, enforcing network segmentation and restricting external access to management interfaces can reduce exposure. Finally, educating developers and administrators on secure coding practices and vulnerability management will help prevent similar issues in the future.