CVE-2025-13256: projectworlds Advanced Library Management System · SQL Injection
Affects projectworlds Advanced Library Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 31% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| projectworlds Advanced Library Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-13256, organizations should immediately implement strict input validation on the roll_number parameter in /borrow.php, ensuring only expected formats (e.g., numeric or specific alphanumeric patterns) are accepted. The most effective fix is to refactor the affected code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements, which prevent SQL injection by separating code from data. If source code modification is not immediately feasible, deploying a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the roll_number parameter can reduce risk. Additionally, monitoring logs for suspicious query patterns or repeated failed attempts can provide early warning of exploitation attempts. Organizations should also track vendor communications for official patches or updates and apply them promptly once available. Regular security assessments and code reviews of custom or third-party software should be conducted to identify similar injection flaws proactively.
Description
A weakness has been identified in projectworlds Advanced Library Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /borrow.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument roll_number can lead to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.