CVE-2025-5008 projectworlds Online Time Table Generator add_teacher.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 20 May 2025 Updated 21 May 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the add_teacher.php file 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-2025-5008?

CVE-2025-5008 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in projectworlds Online Time Table Generator, published on 20 May 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in projectworlds Online Time Table Generator 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/add_teacher.php. The manipulation of the argument e leads to sql injection. The attack may 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-2025-5008?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Time Table Generator.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5008 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-2025-5008 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5008 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5578-445g-x8r2.