CVE-2025-4504: A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online College Library System 1.0

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-4504 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting online college library system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online College Library System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /index.php. The manipulation of the argument Category leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-89
Published	2025-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: donbermoy

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-10 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

donbermoy online college library system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy online-college-library-system || rpm -q online-college-library-system || online-college-library-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison online-college-library-system sudo apt install online-college-library-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold online-college-library-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list online-college-library-system sudo dnf downgrade online-college-library-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add online-college-library-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-4504?

online college library system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4504 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4504 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-4504 affect?

CVE-2025-4504 affects online college library system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online College Library System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /index.php. The manipulation of the argument Category leads to sql injection. It

How urgent is CVE-2025-4504?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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