CVE-2025-7164 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the PHPGurukul/Campcodes Cyber Cafe Management System. The vulnerability resides in the /index.php file, specifically in the handling of the 'Username' parameter. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code due to insufficient input validation or sanitization. This allows the attacker to interfere with the backend database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete compromise of the database. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction, making it highly exploitable remotely over the network. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 classifies this as a medium severity issue, reflecting the ease of exploitation (network attack vector, no privileges required) but with limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (low to medium impact). No public exploits are currently known in the wild, but the exploit details have been disclosed publicly, increasing the risk of exploitation. The affected product is a specialized cyber cafe management system, which typically manages user sessions, billing, and access control in internet cafes, meaning that exploitation could expose sensitive customer data or disrupt service availability.

For European organizations operating cyber cafes or similar public access internet services using PHPGurukul Cyber Cafe Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to customer data, including personal identification and usage logs, potentially violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. Additionally, attackers could manipulate billing records or disrupt service availability, causing financial loss and reputational damage. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack, any exposed installations are at risk, especially if they are internet-facing. The impact extends beyond individual cafes to potentially affect regional service providers or chains using this system, amplifying the risk of widespread data breaches or service outages.

Organizations should immediately assess their exposure to PHPGurukul Cyber Cafe Management System version 1.0. Since no official patches are currently available, mitigation should focus on implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'Username' parameter. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced at the application level if source code access is possible, specifically escaping or parameterizing SQL queries to prevent injection. Network segmentation and restricting access to the management system to trusted internal networks can reduce exposure. Monitoring logs for suspicious query patterns and unusual database activity is critical for early detection. Organizations should also plan to upgrade to a patched version once available or consider migrating to alternative, actively maintained cyber cafe management solutions. Regular backups of databases should be maintained to enable recovery in case of data tampering.