CVE-2025-7169 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Crime Reporting System, specifically within an unspecified function in the /complainer_page.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'location' parameter, which can be manipulated by an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands. This injection flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the backend database without requiring any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network, increasing its risk profile. Although the CVSS v4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), the potential impact of SQL Injection vulnerabilities typically includes unauthorized data access, data modification, or deletion, and in some cases, complete compromise of the underlying database server. The public disclosure of the exploit code increases the likelihood of exploitation by threat actors. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction, making it easier to exploit. The lack of a patch or mitigation link indicates that no official fix has been released at the time of publication, increasing the urgency for organizations to apply compensating controls or mitigations.

For European organizations, especially those involved in law enforcement, public safety, or community services using the Crime Reporting System, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive crime reports, personal data of complainants, and other confidential information, violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Data integrity could be compromised, leading to falsified reports or deletion of critical records, undermining trust in public safety systems. Availability of the system could also be affected if attackers execute destructive queries or cause database crashes, disrupting crime reporting services. The public nature of the exploit increases the risk of opportunistic attacks. Given the critical nature of crime reporting systems, any compromise could have cascading effects on law enforcement operations and public safety in European countries.

Immediate mitigation should focus on input validation and sanitization of the 'location' parameter in /complainer_page.php to prevent SQL injection. Employ parameterized queries or prepared statements to safely handle user inputs. Since no official patch is currently available, organizations should implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting this parameter. Conduct thorough code reviews and security testing on the affected module. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Monitor logs for suspicious queries or access patterns related to the vulnerable endpoint. Additionally, organizations should plan for rapid deployment of official patches once released and consider isolating or temporarily disabling the vulnerable functionality if feasible until a fix is applied.