CVE-2025-8238: code-projects Exam Form Submission · SQL Injection
Affects code-projects Exam Form SubmissionSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|
| code-projects Exam Form Submission | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting external access to the /admin/update_s2.php endpoint through network-level controls such as firewalls or VPNs, ensuring only trusted administrators can reach the vulnerable interface. Organizations should implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'credits' parameter. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced at the application level, ideally by updating or patching the software once an official fix is released. Until a patch is available, consider isolating the affected system from public networks and monitoring logs for suspicious activity related to the 'credits' parameter. Regular backups of the database should be maintained to enable recovery in case of data corruption. Additionally, conducting a thorough security review of all input handling in the application is recommended to identify and remediate similar injection flaws.
Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Exam Form Submission 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/update_s2.php. The manipulation of the argument credits leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.