CVE-2025-12252 code-projects Online Event Judging System action.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Oct 2025 Updated 27 Oct 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Online Event Judging System to read or modify database contents via the action.php endpoint.

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-2025-12252?

CVE-2025-12252 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Online Event Judging 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 vulnerability was found in code-projects Online Event Judging System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /ajax/action.php. The manipulation of the argument content results in sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12252?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Carmelo Online Event Judging System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12252?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12252 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-2025-12252 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-12252 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4fgm-hqgm-fg87.