CVE-2025-7480 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.13 of the PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System, specifically within the /users/signup.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'email' parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious SQL code by manipulating the 'email' argument during the signup process. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete compromise of the database server. The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector is network-based (remote), requires no privileges or user interaction, and the impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. Although no public exploits are currently known to be actively used in the wild, the disclosure of the vulnerability and its details increases the risk of exploitation. The lack of available patches or mitigations from the vendor at this time further elevates the threat. Given the nature of the affected system—a vehicle parking management platform—successful exploitation could disrupt parking operations, expose sensitive user data such as registration details, and potentially facilitate further attacks within the organizational network if the database contains broader credentials or access information.

For European organizations utilizing the PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System version 1.13, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Compromise of the database through SQL injection could lead to leakage of personal data of users, including email addresses and potentially other registration information, which would have GDPR compliance implications and could result in regulatory penalties. Operational disruption of parking management services could affect business continuity, customer satisfaction, and revenue streams, especially for organizations managing large parking facilities such as airports, shopping centers, or municipal parking. Additionally, attackers could leverage the database access to pivot into other internal systems, increasing the scope of impact. The medium severity rating suggests that while the vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, the overall damage may be limited by the specific database privileges and the scope of data stored. However, the criticality of parking management systems in urban infrastructure and commercial environments in Europe amplifies the potential operational and reputational damage.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System version 1.13 and prioritize upgrading to a patched version once available. In the absence of an official patch, implement the following mitigations: 1) Apply input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the /users/signup.php script to sanitize the 'email' input and prevent SQL injection. 2) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the signup endpoint. 3) Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary, ensuring the application user cannot perform destructive operations or access unrelated data. 4) Monitor database and application logs for unusual query patterns or failed login attempts indicative of exploitation attempts. 5) Conduct penetration testing focused on injection flaws to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. 6) Implement network segmentation to isolate the parking management system from critical internal networks to limit lateral movement in case of compromise.