CVE-2025-7162 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 2.1 of the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System, specifically within the /admin/add-foreigners-ticket.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper handling and sanitization of the 'cprice' parameter, which is susceptible to malicious input manipulation. An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely without requiring user interaction or prior authentication, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/UI:N/PR:L). The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the backend database query, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete compromise of the database integrity and confidentiality. Although the CVSS score is 5.3 (medium severity), the vulnerability is classified as critical in the description, likely due to the potential impact of SQL injection flaws in general. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require low privileges (PR:L), meaning an attacker with limited access could exploit it. The scope is limited to the affected version 2.1 of the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System, which is a niche product used for managing zoo operations, including ticketing for foreign visitors. No public exploits are currently known in the wild, but the exploit details have been disclosed publicly, increasing the risk of exploitation. No patches or fixes have been linked yet, indicating that organizations using this software should prioritize mitigation.

For European organizations operating zoos or wildlife parks using the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System version 2.1, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive visitor data, including ticketing and possibly payment information, undermining customer privacy and trust. Data integrity could be compromised, allowing attackers to manipulate ticket prices or visitor records, potentially causing financial losses or operational disruptions. Furthermore, attackers could leverage the SQL injection to escalate privileges or pivot within the network, threatening broader organizational IT infrastructure. Given the medium CVSS score but critical classification, the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is non-trivial. The lack of authentication requirement for exploitation increases the attack surface, especially if the administrative interface is exposed or accessible remotely. European organizations are subject to strict data protection regulations such as GDPR; a breach involving personal data could result in regulatory penalties and reputational damage.

Organizations should immediately assess whether they are running PHPGurukul Zoo Management System version 2.1 and restrict access to the administrative interface, especially the /admin/add-foreigners-ticket.php endpoint, using network-level controls such as VPNs, firewalls, or IP whitelisting. Input validation and parameter sanitization should be implemented or enhanced to prevent SQL injection, ideally by using prepared statements or parameterized queries in the application code. Until an official patch is released, organizations could implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'cprice' parameter. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. Monitoring and logging of database queries and application logs should be enabled to detect suspicious activities. Additionally, organizations should prepare an incident response plan in case of exploitation and consider isolating the affected system from critical networks to limit lateral movement.