CVE-2025-8436 projectworlds Online Admission System viewdoc.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 1 Aug 2025 Updated 1 Aug 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in viewdoc.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-2025-8436?

CVE-2025-8436 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in projectworlds Online Admission System, published on 1 Aug 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. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /viewdoc.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-2025-8436?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Admission System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8436?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8436 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-2025-8436 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8436 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hvx5-p2cq-7pwr.