CVE-2025-8338 projectworlds Online Admission System adminac.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 30 Jul 2025 Updated 31 Jul 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in adminac.php to read or modify database contents in the Online Admission 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-2025-8338?

CVE-2025-8338 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in projectworlds Online Admission System, published on 30 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in projectworlds Online Admission System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /adminac.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8338?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Admission System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8338?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8338 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-2025-8338 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8338 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2qj9-r49x-rr3x.