CVE-2025-7481 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.13 of the PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System, specifically within the /users/profile.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'firstname' parameter, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction. This injection flaw can potentially be exploited to manipulate backend database queries, leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even deletion. Although the CVSS 4.0 score is rated medium (5.3), the vulnerability is classified as critical in the description, indicating a significant risk if exploited. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, which increases the likelihood of exploitation. The vulnerability may also affect other parameters, suggesting a broader scope of injection points within the application. No patches or mitigations have been officially released yet, and while no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, the public disclosure of the exploit code increases the risk of active exploitation in the near future.

For European organizations using the PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System version 1.13, this vulnerability poses a substantial threat to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their parking management data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user information, manipulation of parking records, or disruption of parking services. This can result in operational downtime, financial losses, reputational damage, and potential regulatory non-compliance under GDPR due to data breaches. Organizations managing critical infrastructure or large-scale parking facilities in Europe could face cascading effects impacting physical security and customer trust. The medium CVSS score may underestimate the real-world impact given the ease of exploitation and the critical nature of data handled by parking management systems.

1. Immediate code review and input validation: Organizations should audit the /users/profile.php file and all input handling routines to ensure proper sanitization and parameterized queries are implemented, especially for the 'firstname' parameter and any other user inputs. 2. Apply Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules: Deploy WAFs with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable parameters until a patch is available. 3. Restrict database permissions: Limit the database user privileges used by the application to only necessary operations, minimizing potential damage from injection attacks. 4. Monitor logs and network traffic: Implement enhanced monitoring to detect unusual database queries or application behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Engage with the vendor: Contact PHPGurukul for official patches or updates and apply them promptly once released. 6. Consider temporary mitigation by disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable profile management functionality if feasible. 7. Conduct penetration testing focused on injection vulnerabilities to identify and remediate similar issues in other parts of the application.