CVE-2025-7489 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.13 of the PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System. The vulnerability exists in the /admin/search-vehicle.php file, specifically in the handling of the 'searchdata' parameter. An attacker can manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, which the system then executes against its backend database. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to potentially extract, modify, or delete sensitive data stored in the database. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited over the network without prior authentication, increasing its risk profile. However, the CVSS 4.0 vector indicates a requirement for low privileges (PR:L), which suggests that some level of authenticated access might be necessary, but the description states the attack may be initiated remotely without specifying authentication, indicating some ambiguity. The CVSS score of 5.3 (medium severity) reflects limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with low complexity of attack and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects only version 1.13 of the product, and no patches or fixes have been published yet. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation by attackers. The lack of secure coding practices in input validation and parameterized queries in the affected file is the root cause of this SQL Injection issue.

For European organizations using PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System version 1.13, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of their parking management data. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to vehicle records, user information, and potentially administrative credentials stored in the database. This could disrupt parking operations, cause data breaches involving personal data protected under GDPR, and damage organizational reputation. The availability impact is limited but could occur if attackers execute destructive SQL commands. Given the critical nature of parking management systems in facilities such as airports, hospitals, and commercial centers, exploitation could also indirectly affect physical security and operational continuity. The medium CVSS score suggests moderate risk, but the lack of patches and public exploit code means organizations should prioritize mitigation to avoid potential future attacks. The impact is heightened for organizations with poor network segmentation or insufficient access controls around the administrative interface.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the /admin/search-vehicle.php endpoint to trusted administrators only, ideally via VPN or IP whitelisting. 2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'searchdata' parameter. 3. Conduct a thorough code review and refactor the vulnerable code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. 4. Apply strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied inputs, especially those used in SQL queries. 5. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or repeated failed attempts to exploit the vulnerability. 6. If possible, upgrade to a patched version once available or consider alternative parking management solutions with better security track records. 7. Educate administrators about the risks of SQL injection and enforce strong authentication and session management to reduce the risk of privilege escalation. 8. Implement network segmentation to isolate the parking management system from critical infrastructure and sensitive data stores.