CVE-2025-12294 SourceCodester Point of Sales delete_category.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the delete_category.php script to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-12294?
CVE-2025-12294 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Point of Sales, published on 27 Oct 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in SourceCodester Point of Sales 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /delete_category.php. Performing manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12294?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Janobe Point of Sales.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12294?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12294 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-2025-12294 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-12294 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in SourceCodester Point of Sales
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r6fg-m2vv-9gfg.