CVE-2025-5431 AssamLook CMS department-profile.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in AssamLook CMS to read or modify database contents via the department-profile.php script.

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-2025-5431?

CVE-2025-5431 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in AssamLook CMS, published on 2 Jun 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in AssamLook CMS 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /department-profile.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5431?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Assamlook Assamlook Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5431?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5431 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-2025-5431 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5431 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c6hq-428h-2r89.

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