CVE-2025-6500: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in code-projects Inventory Management System

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-6500 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting inventory management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in code-projects Inventory Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /php_action/editCategories.php. The manipulation of the argument editCategoriesName leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched 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	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-89
Published	2025-06-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: code-projects

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-23 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

code-projects inventory management 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 inventory-management-system || rpm -q inventory-management-system || inventory-management-system --version

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

apt-cache madison inventory-management-system sudo apt install inventory-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold inventory-management-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list inventory-management-system sudo dnf downgrade inventory-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add inventory-management-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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-6500?

inventory management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-6500 being exploited?

CVE-2025-6500 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-2025-6500 affect?

CVE-2025-6500 affects inventory management system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in code-projects Inventory Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /php_action/editCategories.php. The manipulation of the arg

How urgent is CVE-2025-6500?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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