CVE-2025-5977 code-projects School Fees Payment System datatable.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 10 Jun 2025 Updated 10 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the School Fees Payment System to read or modify database contents via the datatable.php script.

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-2025-5977?

CVE-2025-5977 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects School Fees Payment System, published on 10 Jun 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 code-projects School Fees Payment System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /datatable.php. The manipulation of the argument sSortDir_0 leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5977?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian School Fees Payment System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5977?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5977 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-2025-5977 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5977 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mm2-j594-64h8.