CVE-2025-7133 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the CodeAstro Online Movie Ticket Booking System. CSRF vulnerabilities allow an attacker to trick an authenticated user into submitting unwanted actions on a web application in which they are currently authenticated. In this case, the vulnerability affects an unspecified component of the CodeAstro system, enabling remote attackers to initiate unauthorized requests without the user's consent or knowledge. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vector details (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P) highlight that the attack can be performed remotely over the network without requiring privileges or authentication, but user interaction is necessary (UI:P). The impact on confidentiality is none, integrity is low, and availability is none, meaning the attacker can cause limited unauthorized actions but cannot directly compromise data confidentiality or system availability. The vulnerability does not require special conditions such as scope or security controls bypass. Since the affected product is an online movie ticket booking system, the potential unauthorized actions could include booking or canceling tickets, modifying user preferences, or other transactional operations that the system supports, potentially leading to financial loss or user inconvenience.

For European organizations, especially those operating or partnering with CodeAstro's Online Movie Ticket Booking System, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized transactions or manipulation of user bookings. While the direct impact on confidentiality and availability is minimal, the integrity of user transactions and trust in the booking platform could be compromised. This could result in financial discrepancies, customer dissatisfaction, and reputational damage. Additionally, if the system integrates with payment gateways or personal user data, indirect risks such as fraudulent transactions or privacy concerns may arise. The medium severity suggests that while the threat is not critical, it should not be ignored, particularly in regions with high adoption of online ticketing services. European organizations must consider the regulatory implications under GDPR if personal data is involved in the exploitation of this vulnerability.

To mitigate CVE-2025-7133, organizations should implement anti-CSRF tokens in all state-changing requests within the CodeAstro Online Movie Ticket Booking System. This involves generating unique, unpredictable tokens tied to user sessions that must be submitted with each sensitive request, ensuring that requests originate from legitimate users. Additionally, validating the HTTP Referer or Origin headers can provide an extra layer of defense against CSRF attacks. Organizations should also ensure that user sessions are properly managed with secure cookie attributes (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=strict or lax) to reduce the risk of session hijacking. Regularly updating the CodeAstro system to patched versions when available is critical. In the absence of official patches, applying web application firewalls (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious CSRF attempts can help reduce risk. User education to recognize phishing attempts that could facilitate CSRF attacks is also recommended. Finally, conducting security assessments and penetration testing focused on CSRF vulnerabilities will help identify and remediate any residual risks.