CVE-2025-7159 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 2.1 of the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System, specifically within the /admin/manage-animals.php file. The vulnerability arises due to improper sanitization or validation of the 'ID' parameter, which is manipulated by an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the backend database. The injection can lead to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even deletion, depending on the database permissions. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector is network-based (remote), requires no user interaction, and no authentication is needed, but the attacker must have low privileges (likely a low-privilege authenticated user or possibly unauthenticated depending on context). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited but present, as the vulnerability allows partial control over database queries. No public exploits are currently known in the wild, but the exploit details have been disclosed publicly, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official patches or mitigation links have been provided yet by the vendor. The vulnerability affects only version 2.1 of the product, which is a niche application used for managing zoo animal data and administrative functions.

For European organizations using PHPGurukul Zoo Management System 2.1, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive animal management data, potentially disrupting zoo operations or leading to data breaches. Although the product is specialized and likely used by a limited number of organizations, the impact on those affected could be significant, including loss of data integrity, unauthorized disclosure of internal records, and operational disruptions. Given that the vulnerability allows remote exploitation without user interaction, attackers could automate attacks to extract or corrupt data. This could also lead to reputational damage for zoos or wildlife organizations in Europe, especially those subject to strict data protection regulations such as GDPR if personal or sensitive data is involved. The medium severity rating suggests that while the risk is not critical, it should be addressed promptly to prevent escalation or chaining with other vulnerabilities.

Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include: 1) Restricting access to the /admin/manage-animals.php endpoint via network segmentation or firewall rules to trusted IP addresses only. 2) Implementing Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'ID' parameter. 3) Conducting thorough input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied inputs, especially the 'ID' parameter, if custom code modifications are possible. 4) Monitoring database logs for suspicious queries or anomalies that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5) Limiting database user privileges to the minimum necessary to reduce the impact of a successful injection. 6) Planning for an upgrade or patch deployment as soon as the vendor releases a fix. 7) Educating administrators about the vulnerability and encouraging vigilance for unusual system behavior. These targeted mitigations go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, input validation, and monitoring specific to the vulnerable component.