CVE-2025-13255 projectworlds Advanced Library Management System book_search.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 17 Nov 2025 Updated 24 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in book_search.php to read or modify database contents in Advanced Library Management System.

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-2025-13255?

CVE-2025-13255 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in projectworlds Advanced Library Management System, published on 17 Nov 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 projectworlds Advanced Library Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /book_search.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument book_pub/book_title results in sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-13255?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Advanced Library Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13255?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-13255 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-2025-13255 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-13255 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqq2-8v99-x556.