CVE-2025-12938 projectworlds Online Admission System process_login.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 10 Nov 2025 Updated 24 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login process to read or modify database contents in the Online Admission System.

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-2025-12938?

CVE-2025-12938 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in projectworlds Online Admission System, published on 10 Nov 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was identified in projectworlds Online Admission System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /process_login.php. The manipulation of the argument keywords leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12938?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Admission System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12938?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12938 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-2025-12938 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-12938 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gq4v-j26r-gv7v.