CVE-2025-8496: projectworlds Online Admission System · SQL Injection
Affects projectworlds Online Admission SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% 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 3 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| projectworlds Online Admission System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
In the interim, organizations should implement input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to sanitize the 'ID' parameter in /viewform.php, preventing injection of malicious SQL code. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting this endpoint. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar injection points. Additionally, monitoring and logging database queries and web server access can help detect exploitation attempts early. Organizations should also review and limit database user permissions to minimize the impact of a successful injection. Finally, educating developers on secure coding practices and maintaining an incident response plan tailored to web application attacks will enhance resilience.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in projectworlds Online Admission System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /viewform.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.