CVE-2025-6131 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the CodeAstro Food Ordering System, specifically within the /admin/store/edit/ component that handles POST request parameters. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of user-supplied input in the 'Restaurant Name' and 'Address' fields, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication, although the CVSS vector indicates that privileges are required (PR:H) and user interaction is necessary (UI:P), suggesting that exploitation might require an authenticated user with high privileges to interact with a crafted payload. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation, but no known exploits are currently observed in the wild. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, categorizing it as medium severity. The impact primarily affects the confidentiality and integrity of data within the administrative interface, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of an admin user’s browser session. This could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or data leakage within the administrative panel of the food ordering system. Since the vulnerability is in an administrative function, the attack surface is somewhat limited to users with elevated privileges, but the remote exploitability and public disclosure increase the urgency for mitigation. No patches or fixes have been linked yet, indicating that organizations using this system need to implement interim mitigations promptly.

For European organizations utilizing the CodeAstro Food Ordering System version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the confidentiality and integrity of administrative operations. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to hijack admin sessions, manipulate restaurant data, or perform unauthorized administrative actions, potentially disrupting business operations or leading to data breaches. Given the food ordering system’s role in managing customer orders and restaurant information, exploitation could indirectly affect availability if administrative controls are compromised. The medium severity score reflects moderate risk; however, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the likelihood of targeted attacks. Organizations in the hospitality and food service sectors across Europe that rely on this software may face reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny under GDPR if customer data is impacted, and operational disruptions. The requirement for high privileges and user interaction somewhat limits the attack vector but does not eliminate risk, especially if internal users are compromised or social engineering is employed.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the /admin/store/edit/ interface to trusted IP addresses or VPN-only access to reduce exposure. 2. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on the 'Restaurant Name' and 'Address' fields to neutralize malicious scripts; if source code access is available, apply manual sanitization using secure coding libraries. 3. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts in the admin interface. 4. Monitor administrative logs for unusual activity that may indicate exploitation attempts. 5. Educate administrative users about phishing and social engineering risks to reduce the chance of user interaction leading to exploitation. 6. If possible, isolate the administrative interface from the public-facing system to minimize attack surface. 7. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or develop patches and apply them promptly once available. 8. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on web input handling in administrative modules.