CVE-2025-8249 code-projects Exam Form Submission update_s3.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 28 Jul 2025 Updated 28 Jul 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the credits parameter to read or modify database contents in Exam Form Submission.

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-2025-8249?

CVE-2025-8249 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Exam Form Submission, published on 28 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, has been found in code-projects Exam Form Submission 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/update_s3.php. The manipulation of the argument credits 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-2025-8249?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Exam Form Submission.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8249?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8249 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-2025-8249 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8249 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r689-f84x-ccm6.