CVE-2025-9013 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal Project version 2.0, specifically within the /shopping/password-recovery.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'emailid' parameter, which is directly used in SQL queries. An attacker can remotely manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the backend database. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion, depending on the database privileges and the injected payload. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction, making it exploitable by any remote attacker with network access to the affected application. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting the network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, but limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, the public disclosure increases the risk of exploitation. The lack of available patches or mitigation guidance from the vendor further elevates the threat to users of this specific software version. Given the nature of online shopping portals, sensitive customer data such as emails, passwords, and possibly payment information could be at risk if the backend database is compromised through this injection flaw.

For European organizations using the PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal Project 2.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to customer data confidentiality and system integrity. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to personal identifiable information (PII), including email addresses and potentially password reset tokens or credentials, undermining customer trust and violating GDPR requirements. Data breaches resulting from such attacks could trigger regulatory penalties and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers could manipulate or delete critical data, disrupting business operations and availability of the online shopping service. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers could automate attacks at scale, increasing the risk of widespread compromise. Organizations relying on this software without timely patching or mitigation are vulnerable to data theft, fraud, and service disruption, which could have cascading effects on supply chains and customer relations within the European market.

Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include: 1) Applying strict input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the password recovery module to prevent SQL injection. 2) Employing web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'emailid' parameter. 3) Conducting thorough code reviews and penetration testing focused on injection flaws in the affected module. 4) Monitoring application logs for suspicious query patterns or repeated failed password recovery attempts that may indicate exploitation attempts. 5) Restricting database user privileges to the minimum necessary, limiting the potential damage from injection attacks. 6) If feasible, temporarily disabling the vulnerable password recovery functionality until a secure patch or update is available. 7) Educating development and security teams about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific vulnerable component and attack vector.