CVE-2025-8988 SourceCodester COVID 19 Testing Management System bwdates-report-result.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 14 Aug 2025 Updated 15 Aug 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the report result page to read or modify database contents.

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-2025-8988?

CVE-2025-8988 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester COVID 19 Testing Management System, published on 14 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester COVID 19 Testing Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /bwdates-report-result.php. The manipulation of the argument fromdate leads to sql injection. The attack can 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-2025-8988?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Unyasoft Covid19 Testing Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8988 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-2025-8988 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8988 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7f6j-wgpp-xh25.