CVE-2025-10078 SourceCodester Online Polling System candidates.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 8 Sep 2025 Updated 8 Sep 2025

Attackers can perform SQL injection via the ID parameter in candidates.php, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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

What is CVE-2025-10078?

CVE-2025-10078 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Polling System, published on 8 Sep 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester Online Polling System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/candidates.php. Performing manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-10078?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Razormist Online Polling System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-10078?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-10078 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-2025-10078 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-10078 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w5g-vx4q-r93g.