CVE-2025-12938CWE-74CWE-89sql-injection

CVE-2025-12938

High · published November 10, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection just slipped in through /process_login.php! This vulnerability in Projectworlds Online Admission System 1.0 allows remote attackers to manipulate arguments—yikes! 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that doesn't check if your order is valid. A customer could simply request a dish that isn't on the menu, and if the staff doesn't double-check, they might just whip it up anyway! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access or modify your database, leading to unauthorized data exposure—imagine them rifling through sensitive information or modifying records at will! While this isn’t flagged as actively exploited yet, the potential for damage is still a real concern.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that doesn't check if your order is valid. A customer could simply request a dish that isn't on the menu, and if the staff doesn't double-check, they might just whip it up anyway! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the 'keywords' argument in the /process_login.php file. It opens a door for unauthorized database access whenever the input isn’t properly validated.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access or modify your database, leading to unauthorized data exposure—imagine them rifling through sensitive information or modifying records at will! While this isn’t flagged as actively exploited yet, the potential for damage is still a real concern. Update Projectworlds Online Admission System to the latest version to close this loophole. Additionally, implement input validation and prepared statements to safeguard against SQL injections. Regular security audits wouldn't hurt either! You've got this! With these steps, you can patch things up and keep your system secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00463 · 39.2th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-74 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'); CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-11-10T17:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
projectworlds/online_admission_systemall versions—
References (4)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 NOV 12:02Z
    projectworlds Online Admission System process_login.php sql injection
    cvelistv5