CVE-2025-13256 projectworlds Advanced Library Management System borrow.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 17 Nov 2025 Updated 24 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in borrow.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-2025-13256?

CVE-2025-13256 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 weakness has been identified in projectworlds Advanced Library Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /borrow.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument roll_number can lead to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-13256?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Advanced Library Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13256?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-13256 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-2025-13256 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-13256 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rpqm-qpjq-22jm.