CVE-2025-6342 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Online Shoe Store application. The vulnerability exists in the /admin/admin_football.php file, specifically through the manipulation of the 'pid' parameter. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious SQL queries into the backend database. The injection vector does not require any privileges or user interaction, making exploitation straightforward. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying database, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive data, modify or delete records, or disrupt service operations. Although the CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9 (medium severity), the classification as critical in the description suggests that the practical impact could be significant depending on the deployment context. No patches or fixes have been publicly disclosed yet, and while no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation. The affected product is a niche e-commerce platform, which may be used by small to medium-sized retailers for online shoe sales. The vulnerability's presence in an administrative interface increases the risk, as administrative functions often have elevated privileges in the database.

For European organizations using the code-projects Online Shoe Store 1.0, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk to their e-commerce operations. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to customer data, including personal and payment information, resulting in data breaches and regulatory non-compliance under GDPR. The integrity of product and order data could be compromised, leading to financial losses and reputational damage. Availability impacts could disrupt online sales, affecting revenue streams. Given the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, attackers could automate attacks at scale. This is particularly concerning for European SMEs relying on this software without robust security controls. Additionally, compromised systems could be leveraged as footholds for broader network intrusion, threatening internal systems and supply chains. The lack of a patch increases exposure time, and the public disclosure may attract opportunistic attackers targeting vulnerable European e-commerce sites.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the /admin/admin_football.php endpoint via network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN-only access to limit exposure to trusted administrators. 2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'pid' parameter. 3. Conduct a thorough code review and apply parameterized queries or prepared statements to sanitize all inputs in the affected file to eliminate injection vectors. 4. If possible, upgrade or replace the Online Shoe Store platform with a more secure and actively maintained e-commerce solution. 5. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or repeated access attempts to the vulnerable endpoint. 6. Educate administrators on the risks and ensure strong authentication mechanisms are in place to reduce the risk of lateral movement if exploitation occurs. 7. Develop an incident response plan tailored to potential data breaches stemming from this vulnerability. 8. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or develop patches, and apply them promptly once available.