CVE-2025-11667 code-projects Automated Voting System add_candidate_modal.php. sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 13 Oct 2025 Updated 14 Oct 2025

Remote attackers can inject SQL via the firstname parameter in the admin candidate modal, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2025-11667?

CVE-2025-11667 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Automated Voting System, published on 13 Oct 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Automated Voting System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/add_candidate_modal.php.. The manipulation of the argument firstname results in sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-11667?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Automated Voting System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-11667?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-11667 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-2025-11667 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-11667 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v2f5-9vgp-gjm3.