CVE-2025-5759 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 2.1 of the PHPGurukul Local Services Search Engine Management System. The vulnerability exists in the /admin/edit-person-detail.php endpoint, specifically through the 'editid' parameter. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter without any authentication or user interaction to inject malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized access to the underlying database, potentially allowing data leakage, data modification, or even complete compromise of the database server. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, reflecting its network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low individually but combined can be significant depending on the database contents and backend configuration. No official patches or fixes have been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild, although public disclosure of the exploit code increases the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability affects only version 2.1 of the product, which is a niche local services search engine management system developed by PHPGurukul, likely used by small to medium enterprises or local service providers to manage searchable service listings.

For European organizations using PHPGurukul Local Services Search Engine Management System 2.1, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized data access and manipulation. If exploited, attackers could extract sensitive customer or business data, alter service listings, or disrupt service availability. This could lead to reputational damage, regulatory non-compliance (especially under GDPR if personal data is involved), and operational disruption. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers could automate attacks at scale. However, the impact is limited to organizations that specifically use this product version. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk, but public disclosure means opportunistic attackers may develop exploits quickly. Organizations relying on this system for critical service management should consider the risk significant enough to warrant immediate attention.

Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Immediately restrict access to the /admin/edit-person-detail.php endpoint by IP whitelisting or VPN access to limit exposure. 2) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection and prevention rules tailored to monitor and block suspicious 'editid' parameter inputs. 3) Conduct a thorough code review and apply input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to sanitize the 'editid' parameter if source code access is available. 4) Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or repeated access attempts to the vulnerable endpoint. 5) Plan for an upgrade or migration to a patched or alternative system once a fix is released. 6) Educate administrators on the risks and signs of exploitation attempts. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, proactive detection, and immediate containment in the absence of a patch.