CVE-2025-4482 Project Worlds Student Project Allocation System forgot_password_sql.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 9 May 2025 Updated 9 May 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the password recovery module to read or modify database contents.

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-2025-4482?

CVE-2025-4482 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Student Project Allocation System, published on 9 May 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Project Worlds Student Project Allocation System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /change_pass/forgot_password_sql.php. The manipulation of the argument Pat_BloodGroup1 leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-4482?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Student Project Allocation System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-4482 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-2025-4482 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-4482 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcq3-w776-rvhp.