CVE-2025-11329 – This SQL injection vulnerability in code-projec... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2025-11329?

CVE-2025-11329 has a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). This SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Online Course Registration 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the ID parameter in /admin/manage-students.php. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database contents remotely. Organizations using this specific software version are affected.

📋 TL;DR

This SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Online Course Registration 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the ID parameter in /admin/manage-students.php. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database contents remotely. Organizations using this specific software version are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

code-projects Online Course Registration

Versions: 1.0

Operating Systems: All

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Only affects the specific vulnerable version; requires the admin interface to be accessible.

📦 What is this software?

Online Course Registration Site by Fabian

View all CVEs affecting Online Course Registration Site →

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

🔴

Worst Case

Complete database compromise including data theft, data manipulation, authentication bypass, and potential server takeover via SQL injection to RCE chaining.

🟠

Likely Case

Unauthorized access to student records, course data, and potentially admin credentials stored in the database.

🟢

If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and network segmentation in place.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No

Complexity: LOW

Exploit details are publicly available; requires admin access to reach vulnerable endpoint.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Check vendor website for updates 2. Apply any available patches 3. Test functionality after patching

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input Validation and Sanitization

all

Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries for the ID parameter

Web Application Firewall

all

Deploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Restrict access to /admin/ directory to trusted IP addresses only
Implement network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable system

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check if running code-projects Online Course Registration version 1.0 and if /admin/manage-students.php exists

Check Version:

Check application files or documentation for version information

Verify Fix Applied:

Test SQL injection attempts against the ID parameter to confirm they are blocked

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unusual SQL queries in application logs
Multiple failed login attempts to admin interface
Unexpected database access patterns

Network Indicators:

SQL injection payloads in HTTP requests to /admin/manage-students.php
Unusual outbound database connections

SIEM Query:

source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/manage-students.php" AND (request CONTAINS "UNION" OR request CONTAINS "SELECT" OR request CONTAINS "OR 1=1")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-11329

CVSS v3 Score: 7.3 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CWE: CWE-74

EPSS Score: 0.05% exploit probability (14.7th percentile)

Published: October 6, 2025

Last Updated: October 7, 2025

🔗 References

https://code-projects.org/ Product
https://github.com/yihaofuweng/cve/issues/46 Exploit,Issue Tracking
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.327212 Permissions Required,VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.327212 Third Party Advisory,VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.664538 Third Party Advisory,VDB Entry

📤 Share & Export

📄 Export Markdown 📋 Export JSON

🔗 Related Vulnerabilities

If you're affected by CVE-2025-11329, you might also want to check these: