CVE-2025-7482 in Vehicle Parking Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/12/2025
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System 1.13. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /users/print.php. The manipulation of the argument vid leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-7482 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System version 1.13. This system, designed for managing vehicle parking operations, contains a dangerous code path in the /users/print.php file that exposes the application to remote exploitation. The vulnerability specifically arises from improper input validation when handling the vid argument parameter, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input sequences. The attack vector is remotely accessible, meaning that threat actors can exploit this weakness without requiring physical access to the target system or network infrastructure. Given that the exploit has been publicly disclosed, the risk of widespread exploitation increases significantly, as malicious actors can leverage existing proof-of-concept code to target vulnerable installations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes sql injection as a code injection technique that allows attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the database. The flaw occurs when user-supplied data from the vid parameter is directly incorporated into sql query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. This allows attackers to inject malicious sql payloads that can manipulate database contents, extract sensitive information, modify records, or potentially gain unauthorized access to the underlying database system. The remote execution capability of this vulnerability means that attackers can exploit it from any location with network access to the affected application, making it particularly dangerous for web-facing systems. The exploitation process typically involves crafting specific input values that terminate the existing sql query and introduce attacker-controlled sql syntax.
The operational impact of this critical vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it can enable full database access and potential system compromise. Attackers could extract sensitive user information including personal details, authentication credentials, and vehicle management data that may contain confidential information about vehicle owners and their parking activities. The vulnerability's presence in a print functionality suggests that attackers might be able to access reports containing sensitive data, potentially leading to privacy violations and data breaches. Organizations running this version of the Vehicle Parking Management System face significant risk of unauthorized data access, system integrity compromise, and potential regulatory violations depending on the nature of data handled. The disclosure of the exploit increases the likelihood of automated attacks targeting installations that have not yet applied patches or mitigations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected PHPGurukul Vehicle Parking Management System to version 1.14 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application to prevent similar issues in other components. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help detect and block exploitation attempts. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database users have minimal required permissions and that database connections use secure authentication methods. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify and remediate similar weaknesses. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing database activity monitoring to detect anomalous sql query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1190 for exploit public-facing application and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, highlighting the need for comprehensive defensive measures across multiple attack surface areas.