CVE-2025-5971 code-projects School Fees Payment System ajx.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 10 Jun 2025 Updated 10 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in ajx.php to read or modify database contents in the School Fees Payment 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-2025-5971?

CVE-2025-5971 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects School Fees Payment System, published on 10 Jun 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects School Fees Payment System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /ajx.php. The manipulation of the argument name_startsWith leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5971?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian School Fees Payment System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5971?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5971 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-2025-5971 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5971 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6w39-p77c-pmpq.