CVE-2025-4914 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the PHPGurukul Auto Taxi Stand Management System, specifically within the /admin/forgot-password.php script. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'email' parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially manipulating the backend database. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete compromise of the database. The vulnerability does not require any user interaction or privileges, making it remotely exploitable over the network. Although no public exploits are currently known in the wild, the disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation attempts. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting a medium severity level, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, and no patches or mitigations have been officially released yet.

For European organizations using the PHPGurukul Auto Taxi Stand Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Taxi stand management systems often handle sensitive customer data, including personal identification and contact information, as well as operational data critical to service continuity. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of customer data, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers could manipulate or delete operational data, disrupting taxi dispatching and payment processes, causing service outages and financial losses. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers could target multiple organizations indiscriminately. The lack of patches increases exposure time, and organizations may face compliance issues if they fail to address this vulnerability promptly.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the PHPGurukul Auto Taxi Stand Management System to determine if version 1.0 is deployed. If so, they should consider the following specific mitigations: 1) Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'email' parameter in /admin/forgot-password.php. 2) Restrict access to the /admin/forgot-password.php endpoint by IP whitelisting or VPN access to limit exposure. 3) Employ input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code to prevent injection, if source code access and modification is possible. 4) Monitor database logs for suspicious queries indicative of injection attempts. 5) Isolate the affected system within the network to reduce lateral movement risk. 6) Engage with the vendor or community to obtain patches or updates and plan for an upgrade to a secure version as soon as available. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on injection vulnerabilities.