CVE-2025-7211 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects LifeStyle Store application, specifically within the /cart_add.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'ID' parameter, which is used in SQL queries. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access to or modification of the backend database. This can lead to data leakage, data corruption, or unauthorized administrative actions. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction, making it exploitable by any remote attacker with network access to the affected application. Although the CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9 (medium severity), the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low to limited, as indicated by the vector metrics (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, but the exploit details have been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official patches or mitigation links have been provided yet, and the affected version is limited to LifeStyle Store 1.0, which may be a niche or smaller-scale e-commerce platform.

For European organizations using the LifeStyle Store 1.0 platform, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized data access or manipulation, potentially exposing customer data or disrupting e-commerce operations. The SQL injection could allow attackers to extract sensitive information such as user credentials, payment details, or order histories, leading to privacy violations and regulatory non-compliance under GDPR. Additionally, data integrity issues could undermine trust in the platform and cause financial losses. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers could automate attacks at scale, affecting multiple organizations. However, the limited market penetration of this specific product in Europe and the absence of known active exploits reduce the immediate widespread impact. Still, organizations relying on this software should consider the risk significant enough to warrant prompt mitigation to avoid reputational damage and potential regulatory penalties.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the LifeStyle Store application to determine if version 1.0 is deployed. If so, they should implement input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to sanitize the 'ID' parameter in /cart_add.php, effectively preventing SQL injection. Until an official patch is released, deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'ID' parameter can provide interim protection. Regularly monitoring application logs for suspicious query patterns or repeated failed attempts to manipulate the 'ID' parameter is recommended. Additionally, organizations should consider isolating the application database with strict access controls and encrypt sensitive data at rest to minimize damage if exploitation occurs. Finally, maintaining an incident response plan that includes SQL injection attack scenarios will improve readiness.