CVE-2025-5614 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.2 of the PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System, specifically within the /search-report-result.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'serachdata' parameter, which an attacker can manipulate to inject malicious SQL code. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database without requiring authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, reflecting the ease of exploitation (network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed) but limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (low to limited impact). The vulnerability is publicly disclosed, although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild. The absence of patches or vendor-provided fixes increases the risk of exploitation. Given the nature of the system—a fire reporting platform—successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or disruption of reporting services, potentially impacting emergency response operations. The vulnerability's exploitation could expose sensitive incident data or allow attackers to falsify reports, undermining trust and operational effectiveness.

For European organizations using the PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System, this vulnerability poses a risk to the confidentiality and integrity of fire incident data. Unauthorized access to sensitive reports could compromise privacy and operational security, while data manipulation could disrupt emergency response coordination. Although the CVSS score indicates medium severity, the critical nature of fire reporting systems in public safety elevates the potential impact. Disruption or falsification of fire reports could delay emergency responses, endangering lives and property. Additionally, regulatory frameworks such as GDPR impose strict requirements on data protection; a breach involving personal or sensitive data could lead to legal and financial consequences. The remote exploitability without authentication increases the threat surface, especially for organizations with internet-facing deployments of this system. However, the limited market penetration of this specific product in Europe and the absence of known active exploits somewhat mitigate immediate widespread risk.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System version 1.2 and restrict or disable access to the vulnerable /search-report-result.php endpoint if possible. Implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'serachdata' parameter can provide interim protection. Input validation and parameterized queries should be enforced in the application code to prevent injection attacks; if source code access is available, developers must patch the vulnerable code by sanitizing inputs properly. Network segmentation and limiting external exposure of the fire reporting system can reduce attack vectors. Monitoring logs for unusual query patterns or failed injection attempts can help detect exploitation attempts early. Organizations should engage with the vendor or community to obtain or develop patches and plan for timely updates. Additionally, conducting security assessments and penetration testing focused on injection vulnerabilities will help identify residual risks.