CVE-2025-8167 code-projects Church Donation System edit_members.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.1 Published 25 Jul 2025 Updated 25 Jul 2025

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the fname parameter in edit_members.php, potentially compromising user sessions or executing code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-8167?

CVE-2025-8167 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Church Donation System, published on 25 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Church Donation System 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/edit_members.php. The manipulation of the argument fname leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8167?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Carmelo Church Donation System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8167?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8167 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2025-8167 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8167 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-478g-m966-cwpq.