CVE-2025-14589VulnerabilityPublished 13 Dec 2025Updated 24 Feb 2026

CVE-2025-14589: code-projects Prison Management System · SQL Injection

Affects code-projects Prison Management SystemSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

5.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% 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:P

Base metrics

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low
Vulnerable system integrity: Low
Vulnerable system availability: Low
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Threat metrics

Exploit Maturity: POC

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: Low: The attacker requires privileges that provide basic capabilities that are typically limited to settings and resources owned by a single low-privileged user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges has the ability to access only non-sensitive resources.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: Low: Performance is reduced or there are interruptions in resource availability. Even if repeated exploitation of the vulnerability is possible, the attacker does not have the ability to completely deny service to legitimate users. The resources in the Vulnerable System are either partially available all of the time, or fully available only some of the time, but overall there is no direct, serious consequence to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Exploit Maturity: POC: Based on threat intelligence sources each of the following must apply: · Proof-of-concept is publicly available · No knowledge of reported attempts to exploit this vulnerability · No knowledge of publicly available solutions used to simplify attempts to exploit the vulnerability

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Dec 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 2026-10-25.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
code-projects Prison Management System	Affected =2.0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2025-14589, organizations should immediately review and restrict access to the /admin/search.php endpoint, ensuring only trusted administrators can reach it. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for the 'keyname' parameter, preferably using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. If source code access is available, refactor the vulnerable code to eliminate direct concatenation of user inputs into SQL queries. Monitor logs for suspicious query patterns or repeated failed attempts targeting the search functionality. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules to provide an additional layer of defense. Since no official patches are currently available, consider isolating the affected system from external networks or limiting network access until a vendor patch or update is released. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on injection flaws. Finally, maintain an incident response plan tailored to data breaches involving sensitive correctional data.

Description

A weakness has been identified in code-projects Prison Management System 2.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/search.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument keyname can lead to sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

Impact

The impact of CVE-2025-14589 is significant for organizations using the affected Prison Management System, as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive inmate data, operational details, and administrative records. Exploitation could result in data breaches, manipulation of records, or disruption of prison management operations, potentially affecting security and safety. Confidentiality is at risk due to possible data leakage, integrity is compromised by unauthorized data modification, and availability could be affected if attackers alter or delete critical information. Given the nature of the system, such breaches could have legal, reputational, and operational consequences for correctional institutions. The medium CVSS score reflects the balance between the ease of exploitation and the requirement for some privilege level. However, the public availability of exploit code increases the urgency to address this vulnerability promptly. Organizations worldwide that manage prison systems or similar correctional infrastructure using this software are at risk, especially those with limited cybersecurity resources.

Summary

CVE-2025-14589 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the code-projects Prison Management System version 2.0. The flaw exists in the /admin/search.php endpoint, where the 'keyname' parameter is not properly sanitized or validated, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/UI:N/PR:L). The attack complexity is low, but a low level of privileges is required, suggesting that some form of limited access to the admin interface or credentials might be necessary. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of sensitive data stored in the backend database, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of prison management records. Although no active exploitation has been reported, the public availability of exploit code increases the likelihood of attacks. The vulnerability does not require special conditions such as user interaction or physical access, making it a significant risk for affected installations. The absence of official patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by administrators. The Prison Management System is a specialized product, so the affected user base is limited but critical due to the sensitivity of the data involved.

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