CVE-2025-8989 SourceCodester COVID 19 Testing Management System edit-phlebotomist.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 14 Aug 2025 Updated 15 Aug 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the edit-phlebotomist.php file 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-2025-8989?

CVE-2025-8989 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 was found in SourceCodester COVID 19 Testing Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /edit-phlebotomist.php. The manipulation of the argument mobilenumber leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8989?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Unyasoft Covid19 Testing Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8989?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8989 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-2025-8989 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8989 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jm8-3vvq-v4c3.