CVE-2025-12238 code-projects Automated Voting System user.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Oct 2025 Updated 27 Oct 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin user interface to read or modify 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-2025-12238?

CVE-2025-12238 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Automated Voting System, published on 27 Oct 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security flaw has been discovered in code-projects Automated Voting System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /admin/user.php. Performing manipulation of the argument Username results in sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12238?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Automated Voting System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12238?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12238 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-2025-12238 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-12238 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4fp2-2m2w-788r.