CVE-2025-8164 code-projects Public Chat Room send_message.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in send_message.php to read or modify database contents in Public Chat Room.

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-2025-8164?

CVE-2025-8164 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Public Chat Room, published on 25 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Public Chat Room 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file send_message.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The attack can 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-2025-8164?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Public Chat Room.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8164?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8164 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-2025-8164 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8164 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x48w-p96w-3j64.

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