CVE-2025-7457 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the Campcodes Online Movie Theater Seat Reservation System. The vulnerability exists in the /admin/manage_movie.php file, specifically through the manipulation of the 'ID' parameter. This parameter is not properly sanitized or validated, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without any authentication or user interaction, which significantly increases the risk of exploitation. The SQL Injection flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even deletion. Given that the vulnerability affects an administrative interface, successful exploitation could compromise sensitive operational data related to movie scheduling, seat reservations, and possibly user information. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level, with the vector highlighting that the attack requires no privileges, no user interaction, and has low complexity. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited but present, as the vulnerability allows partial compromise of data. Although no public exploits are currently known in the wild, the vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the likelihood of exploitation attempts. No official patches or mitigation links have been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.

For European organizations using the Campcodes Online Movie Theater Seat Reservation System, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of their reservation data and potentially customer information. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of seat reservations, or disruption of service availability. This could result in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory compliance issues, especially under GDPR, which mandates strict protection of personal data. The administrative nature of the affected interface means that attackers could gain elevated access to system functions, increasing the risk of broader system compromise. Additionally, if the backend database contains payment or personally identifiable information, the impact could extend to privacy violations and legal consequences. The risk is heightened for organizations that have not implemented compensating controls such as web application firewalls or input validation mechanisms. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers can target vulnerable systems over the internet, making it a critical concern for any European entity relying on this software for customer-facing operations.

1. Immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries in the /admin/manage_movie.php script to prevent SQL injection. 2. If source code modification is not immediately possible, deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'ID' parameter. 3. Restrict access to the administrative interface by IP whitelisting or VPN-only access to reduce exposure to remote attackers. 4. Conduct a thorough security audit of the entire application to identify and remediate other potential injection points or vulnerabilities. 5. Monitor logs for unusual database queries or repeated access attempts to the vulnerable endpoint to detect exploitation attempts early. 6. Engage with the vendor or development team to obtain or request an official patch or update addressing this vulnerability. 7. Educate system administrators and developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases. 8. Regularly back up database contents and test restoration procedures to minimize impact in case of data corruption or loss due to exploitation.