CVE-2025-7563 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.2 of the PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System, specifically within the /admin/completed-requests.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'teamid' parameter, which is susceptible to malicious input manipulation. An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction, injecting crafted SQL commands that the backend database executes. This can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity level, with partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is low, and no privileges or user interaction are required, making exploitation feasible in unprotected environments. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the public disclosure of the exploit code increases the risk of exploitation. The Online Fire Reporting System is likely used by fire departments or emergency services to manage incident reports and team assignments, making the integrity and availability of this system critical for operational effectiveness and public safety.

For European organizations, particularly public safety and emergency response agencies using the PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Exploitation could allow attackers to access sensitive incident data, manipulate fire response records, or disrupt reporting workflows, potentially delaying emergency responses and endangering lives. Data breaches could expose personally identifiable information (PII) of victims or responders, leading to privacy violations and regulatory penalties under GDPR. Additionally, integrity compromises could undermine trust in emergency services and cause operational chaos. The medium CVSS score reflects partial but meaningful impact, especially given the critical nature of emergency response systems. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack vector increases exposure, particularly if systems are internet-facing or insufficiently segmented within internal networks.

To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should prioritize the following specific actions: 1) Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available; since no patch links are currently provided, monitor PHPGurukul advisories closely. 2) Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the affected codebase to prevent SQL injection, especially sanitizing the 'teamid' parameter in /admin/completed-requests.php. 3) Restrict access to the administration interface by network segmentation, VPNs, or IP whitelisting to reduce exposure to remote attackers. 4) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules tailored to the application’s traffic patterns. 5) Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on injection flaws. 6) Monitor logs for suspicious database queries or unusual access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 7) Educate administrators and developers on secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by addressing the specific vulnerable parameter, access controls, and detection mechanisms relevant to this system.