CVE-2025-45020 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the PHPGurukul Park Ticketing Management System version 2.0. The vulnerability exists specifically in the normal-bwdates-reports-details.php file, where the 'todate' parameter in a POST request is not properly sanitized or validated. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code, potentially enabling them to manipulate backend database queries. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, and deletion, as well as disruption of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 reflects the vulnerability's network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), requirement for high privileges (PR:H), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability's nature and impact make it a significant threat if leveraged by attackers. The lack of vendor or product-specific details limits precise identification, but the affected system is a web-based ticketing management platform, which typically stores sensitive customer and transaction data. SQL Injection vulnerabilities are among the most critical web application security issues, often exploited to gain unauthorized access to databases, bypass authentication, or execute administrative operations on the database server.

For European organizations using the PHPGurukul Park Ticketing Management System v2.0 or similar web applications with this vulnerability, the impact could be severe. Attackers exploiting this SQL Injection flaw could access sensitive personal data of customers, including payment and identification information, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. This could lead to significant financial penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. Additionally, attackers could alter or delete critical ticketing data, disrupting business operations and causing service outages. The requirement for high privileges to exploit the vulnerability somewhat limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially if internal threat actors or compromised accounts are involved. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not preclude future attacks. Given the critical role of ticketing systems in event management and public services, successful exploitation could also impact public safety and operational continuity.

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigation measures: 1) Conduct a thorough code review and apply input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to the 'todate' parameter and all other user inputs in the PHPGurukul Park Ticketing Management System to prevent SQL Injection. 2) Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary, avoiding use of high-privilege accounts for web application database connections. 3) Monitor and audit database and application logs for suspicious query patterns indicative of injection attempts. 4) Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block SQL Injection payloads targeting this specific parameter and endpoint. 5) If possible, isolate the ticketing system in a segmented network zone to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 6) Develop and test an incident response plan specific to web application attacks. 7) Engage with the vendor or development team to obtain patches or updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available. 8) Educate internal users with high privileges about secure credential management and the risks of privilege misuse.