CVE-2025-8247 Projectworlds Online Admission System admin.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Jul 2025 Updated 28 Jul 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in admin.php to read or modify database contents in Projectworlds Online Admission 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-2025-8247?

CVE-2025-8247 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Projectworlds Online Admission System, published on 27 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Projectworlds Online Admission System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin.php. The manipulation of the argument markof 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-2025-8247?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Admission System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8247?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8247 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-2025-8247 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8247 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxgm-qmjf-6gqg.