CVE-2025-13278 projectworlds Advanced Library Management System borrowed_book_search.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 17 Nov 2025 Updated 24 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the borrowed book search feature 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-2025-13278?

CVE-2025-13278 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 vulnerability has been found in projectworlds Advanced Library Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /borrowed_book_search.php. Such manipulation of the argument datefrom/dateto leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-13278?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Advanced Library Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13278?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-13278 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-2025-13278 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-13278 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wx29-4c2f-p98h.