CVE-2025-7172 code-projects Crime Reporting System headlogin.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 8 Jul 2025 Updated 8 Jul 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login form to access or modify database information in the Crime Reporting System.

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-2025-7172?

CVE-2025-7172 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Crime Reporting System, published on 8 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in code-projects Crime Reporting System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /headlogin.php. The manipulation of the argument email 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-2025-7172?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Crime Reporting System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7172?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-7172 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-2025-7172 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-7172 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qrw9-7mr9-9hg8.