CVE-2025-9025 is a medium-severity SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the code-projects Simple Cafe Ordering System. The vulnerability exists in the /portal.php file, specifically through the manipulation of the 'ID' parameter. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw without requiring authentication or user interaction, by injecting malicious SQL code into the 'ID' argument. This injection can lead to unauthorized access to the backend database, potentially allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive data stored within the system. The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3, indicating a moderate risk level. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L), and no user interaction needed (UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited but present (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L), meaning the attacker could partially compromise these security aspects. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits are currently observed in the wild. No official patches or mitigation links have been provided yet, which increases the urgency for affected users to implement compensating controls or monitor for suspicious activity. The Simple Cafe Ordering System is likely a web-based application used by small to medium-sized cafes or restaurants for order management, which may store customer and transaction data, making the exploitation of this vulnerability a concern for data privacy and business continuity.

For European organizations, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the hospitality sector using the Simple Cafe Ordering System, this vulnerability poses a tangible risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of customer information, including order details and potentially payment data if stored insecurely. This could result in violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), leading to legal penalties and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers could manipulate order data or disrupt service availability, impacting business operations and customer trust. Since the vulnerability allows remote exploitation without authentication, attackers can target these systems over the internet, increasing the attack surface. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk, but the public disclosure means that threat actors could develop exploits rapidly. Organizations relying on this system should consider the potential for data breaches, financial fraud, and operational disruptions, all of which have heightened sensitivity under European data protection and cybersecurity frameworks.

Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include: 1) Applying strict input validation and sanitization on the 'ID' parameter at the web application firewall (WAF) or reverse proxy level to block SQL injection patterns. 2) Employing parameterized queries or prepared statements in the application code if source code access and modification are possible. 3) Restricting database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of a successful injection. 4) Monitoring web server and database logs for unusual query patterns or repeated failed requests targeting the 'ID' parameter. 5) Segmenting the network to isolate the ordering system from critical infrastructure and sensitive data repositories. 6) Conducting regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on injection flaws. 7) Preparing incident response plans specific to data breaches and service disruptions related to this system. Organizations should also engage with the vendor or community for updates or patches and plan for timely application once available.