Overview
CVE-2025-13278 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability discovered in projectworlds Advanced Library Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the datefrom and dateto arguments in the /borrowed_book_search.php file. The vulnerability is publicly known and actively exploitable, posing a significant risk to systems running the affected software.
Published: 2025-11-17T13:15:54.980
Technical Details
The SQL injection vulnerability resides in the /borrowed_book_search.php file of the Advanced Library Management System 1.0. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input in the datefrom and dateto parameters. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code into the database query. By crafting a specially designed request, an attacker can potentially bypass authentication, read sensitive data, modify database content, or even execute arbitrary commands on the database server.
The vulnerability can be triggered remotely, meaning an attacker does not need local access to the system to exploit it.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) provides a standardized way to assess the severity of security vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-13278 has a CVSS score of 6.3, which is classified as MEDIUM severity.
- Base Score: 6.3
- Attack Vector: Network (AV:N)
- Attack Complexity: Low (AC:L)
- Privileges Required: None (PR:N)
- User Interaction: None (UI:N)
- Scope: Unchanged (S:U)
- Confidentiality Impact: Low (C:L)
- Integrity Impact: Low (I:L)
- Availability Impact: Low (A:L)
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-13278 can lead to the following impacts:
- Data Breach: An attacker can potentially access sensitive information stored in the library database, including user data, book details, and financial records.
- Data Manipulation: An attacker can modify or delete data in the database, leading to data corruption and integrity issues.
- Account Takeover: An attacker might be able to gain unauthorized access to user accounts by manipulating database records.
- Denial of Service (DoS): By crafting specific SQL injection payloads, an attacker could potentially overload the database server, leading to a denial of service condition.
- Remote Code Execution (Potentially): Depending on the database server configuration and permissions, it might be possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-13278, the following steps are recommended:
- Apply the Patch: The most effective solution is to apply the official patch released by projectworlds, if available. Check the vendor’s website for updates and instructions. As of this writing, no patch information is readily available. Keep monitoring the vendor’s website for updates.
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation and sanitization techniques in the
/borrowed_book_search.phpfile. Ensure that all user-supplied data is properly validated before being used in SQL queries. Specifically, escape special characters that can be used to construct SQL injection attacks. - Parameterized Queries: Use parameterized queries or prepared statements instead of dynamically constructing SQL queries. This prevents the injection of malicious SQL code.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious requests targeting the vulnerability. Configure the WAF with rules that specifically address SQL injection attacks.
- Least Privilege Principle: Ensure that the database user account used by the application has only the necessary privileges required to perform its functions. Avoid granting excessive permissions that could be exploited by an attacker.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in the application.
