How severe is CVE-2025-8496?

CVE-2025-8496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-8496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-8496?

CVE-2025-8496 affects Projectworlds Online Admission System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8496?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-8496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23462.

When was CVE-2025-8496 published?

CVE-2025-8496 was published on 2025-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8496

CVE-2025-8496 is a high-severity vulnerability in Projectworlds Online Admission System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23462
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Projectworlds Online Admission System
Published: 2025-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8496?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-8496?: CVE-2025-8496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-8496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-8496?: CVE-2025-8496 affects Projectworlds Online Admission System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-8496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23462.
When was CVE-2025-8496 published?: CVE-2025-8496 was published on 2025-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:projectworlds:online_admission_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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