CVE-2025-7163 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 2.1 of the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System, specifically within the /admin/add-animals.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'cnum' 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/PR:L/UI:N). The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete compromise of the underlying database. Although the CVSS score is 5.3 (medium severity), the exploitability is relatively straightforward due to low attack complexity and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent (VC:L/VI:L/VA:L), suggesting partial but not full compromise of these security properties. No patches or mitigations have been officially released yet, and while no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure of the exploit code increases the risk of exploitation by opportunistic attackers. This vulnerability is critical for organizations using this specific version of the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System, especially those managing sensitive animal or operational data in zoo environments or related wildlife management sectors.

For European organizations, particularly zoological parks, wildlife conservation agencies, and research institutions utilizing the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System 2.1, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data such as animal records, breeding information, or operational details, potentially violating data protection regulations like GDPR if personal or location data is involved. Additionally, attackers could manipulate or delete critical data, disrupting zoo operations and animal care management. The remote exploitability without authentication increases the threat surface, potentially allowing attackers to compromise systems from outside the network perimeter. This could lead to reputational damage, operational downtime, and regulatory penalties. Given the niche application, the overall impact is limited to organizations using this specific software, but those affected may face severe operational and compliance consequences.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the PHPGurukul Zoo Management System to determine if version 2.1 is deployed. If so, they should restrict access to the /admin/add-animals.php endpoint through network segmentation and firewall rules, limiting it to trusted administrative IP addresses. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'cnum' parameter. Until an official patch is released, consider applying virtual patching techniques or input validation proxies to sanitize inputs at the network edge. Regularly monitor logs for suspicious SQL queries or unusual activity related to the vulnerable endpoint. Additionally, conduct a thorough review of database permissions to ensure the application operates with the least privilege necessary, minimizing potential damage from exploitation. Organizations should also prepare an incident response plan specific to this vulnerability and stay alert for any vendor updates or patches.