SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Point of Sales Software
CVE-2025-12293

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sourcecodester
Status
Point Of Sales
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12293?

A security flaw has been discovered in SourceCodester's Point of Sales system version 1.0, specifically within the file /category.php. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate the 'Category' argument, which can lead to SQL injection, enabling unauthorized access and potential data leakage. The nature of this vulnerability permits exploitation from a remote location, increasing the urgency for users to address this issue proactively. Publicly available exploit code further amplifies the risk, necessitating immediate attention to ensure system security.

Affected Version(s)

Point of Sales 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-2025-12293 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.329961
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329961
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.675852
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
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

Yongjie Feng (VulDB User)
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