CVE-2025-7520 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.13 of the PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System. The vulnerability resides in the /admin/manage-category.php file, specifically in the processing of the 'del' argument. An attacker can manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access to or modification of the backend database. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction, but it does require some level of privileges (PR:L) indicating that the attacker must have limited privileges, possibly authenticated access. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no known exploits in the wild have been reported yet. The vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive data, modify or delete records, or disrupt the normal operation of the parking management system, which may affect business continuity and data integrity.

For European organizations using PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System version 1.13, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their parking management data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, manipulation of parking categories or records, and potential disruption of parking operations. This could result in operational downtime, financial loss, reputational damage, and potential regulatory compliance issues, especially under GDPR if personal data is involved. Organizations managing large parking facilities or integrated smart city infrastructure could face cascading effects impacting other connected systems. The medium severity rating suggests a moderate but tangible risk that should be addressed promptly to prevent escalation.

Organizations should immediately assess their use of PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System and identify any instances running version 1.13. Since no official patch links are provided, it is critical to implement compensating controls such as input validation and sanitization on the 'del' parameter to prevent SQL injection. Restrict access to the /admin/manage-category.php endpoint to trusted administrators only, ideally via network segmentation or VPN. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules to block malicious payloads targeting this vulnerability. Monitor logs for suspicious activity related to the 'del' parameter. If possible, upgrade to a newer, patched version once available or consider alternative parking management solutions with better security track records. Conduct security awareness training for administrators to recognize and report unusual system behavior.