CVE-2025-0171 code-projects Chat System deleteuser.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 2 Jan 2025 Updated 2 Jan 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the deleteuser.php script to manipulate database queries, potentially reading or modifying data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-0171?

CVE-2025-0171 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Chat System, published on 2 Jan 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in code-projects Chat System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/deleteuser.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0171?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Chat System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0171?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-0171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2025-0171 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-0171 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j8mp-8grf-469r.