CVE-2025-13253 projectworlds Advanced Library Management System add_librarian.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 16 Nov 2025 Updated 24 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can inject SQL via the Username parameter in add_librarian.php 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-2025-13253?

CVE-2025-13253 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in projectworlds Advanced Library Management System, published on 16 Nov 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was determined in projectworlds Advanced Library Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /add_librarian.php. This manipulation of the argument Username causes sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-13253?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Advanced Library Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13253?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-13253 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-2025-13253 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-13253 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-54jc-6vmr-9g5f.