CVE-2025-6860 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in SourceCodester Best Salon Management System version 1.0, specifically within the /panel/staff_commision.php file. The vulnerability arises due to improper sanitization or validation of the 'fromdate' and 'todate' parameters, which are used in SQL queries. An attacker can remotely manipulate these parameters to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the backend database. This can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or even complete compromise of the database depending on the privileges of the database user. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing its risk profile. Although the CVSS 4.0 score is 5.3 (medium severity), the potential impact depends on the database contents and the deployment context. No official patches or fixes have been published yet, and no known exploits are currently observed in the wild. However, the public disclosure of the exploit details increases the risk of exploitation by attackers. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is a niche salon management system likely used by small to medium-sized businesses for managing appointments, staff commissions, and other salon operations. The attack vector is network-based, and the vulnerability could be leveraged to compromise sensitive customer and business data stored in the backend database.

For European organizations using SourceCodester Best Salon Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of their business and customer data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal data of customers, including appointment histories and payment information, potentially violating GDPR requirements. Data integrity could be compromised by altering staff commission records or other business-critical data, impacting financial operations and trust. Availability impact is likely limited but could occur if the database is manipulated to cause service disruptions. Given the medium CVSS score and the lack of authentication requirements, attackers could remotely exploit this vulnerability without user interaction, increasing the risk of automated attacks. European salons and small businesses relying on this system may face reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and financial losses if exploited. The absence of patches means organizations must rely on mitigation strategies until an official fix is released.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the /panel/staff_commision.php endpoint via network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN access to limit exposure. 2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'fromdate' and 'todate' parameters. 3. Conduct a thorough code review and apply input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to sanitize user inputs in the affected PHP file. 4. If possible, upgrade or migrate to a newer, patched version of the software once available. 5. Monitor database logs and application logs for suspicious queries or anomalies related to these parameters. 6. Educate staff about the risks and ensure backups of critical data are maintained to enable recovery in case of compromise. 7. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain patches or security updates as soon as they are released.