SQL Injection Vulnerability in code-projects Online Event Judging System 1.0
CVE-2025-12256

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Code-projects

Status
Online Event Judging System
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12256?

A vulnerability has been discovered in the code-projects Online Event Judging System 1.0, specifically within the edit_contestant.php file. Through manipulation of the contestant_id parameter, an attacker can perform SQL injection, allowing unauthorized access to the database. This weakness can be exploited remotely, raising significant concerns for user data integrity and application security. The exploit is publicly available, making immediate remediation essential for affected users.

Affected Version(s)

Online Event Judging System 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-12256 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.329927
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329927
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.674009
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

seeu1 (VulDB User)
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