CVE-2025-7520 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.13 of the PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System, specifically within the /admin/manage-category.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'del' parameter, which is used in SQL queries. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access to or modification of the backend database. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or authentication, making it remotely exploitable over the network. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting that while the attack vector is network-based and requires no user interaction, it does require low privileges (PR:L) and results in limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed, but no known exploits are currently observed in the wild. The lack of patches or vendor advisories at this time means that affected installations remain vulnerable. Given the nature of the system—a vehicle parking management platform—successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access, manipulation of parking categories, or disruption of parking management operations. This could impact operational continuity and data integrity within organizations using this software.

For European organizations utilizing PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System 1.13, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized database access and potential manipulation of parking management data. This could lead to operational disruptions, incorrect parking category management, and exposure of sensitive data such as user or vehicle information. In critical infrastructure or commercial environments where parking management is integrated with broader facility management or security systems, exploitation could have cascading effects. Although the CVSS score is medium, the ease of remote exploitation without user interaction or authentication increases risk, especially in environments with exposed administrative interfaces. Organizations may face compliance and reputational risks if sensitive data is compromised. Additionally, disruption of parking services could affect employee or customer access, impacting business continuity.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the /admin/manage-category.php interface through network segmentation, VPNs, or IP whitelisting to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. 2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'del' parameter. 3. Review and sanitize all inputs rigorously in the affected application code, using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. 4. Monitor logs for suspicious activities related to the 'del' parameter or unusual database queries. 5. If possible, upgrade to a patched version once available or apply vendor-provided fixes. 6. Conduct a security audit of the entire PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System deployment to identify other potential injection points or vulnerabilities. 7. Educate administrators on secure configuration and the importance of limiting administrative interface exposure. 8. Consider deploying intrusion detection systems (IDS) to alert on anomalous database or application behavior related to this vulnerability.