CVE-2025-8973: A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System 1.0

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-8973 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting cashier queuing system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /Actions.php. The manipulation of the argument Username 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	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-89
Published	2025-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: oretnom23

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-14 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oretnom23 cashier queuing 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 cashier-queuing-system || rpm -q cashier-queuing-system || cashier-queuing-system --version

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

apt-cache madison cashier-queuing-system sudo apt install cashier-queuing-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold cashier-queuing-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list cashier-queuing-system sudo dnf downgrade cashier-queuing-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cashier-queuing-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-2025-8973?

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

Is CVE-2025-8973 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8973 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-2025-8973 affect?

CVE-2025-8973 affects cashier queuing system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /Actions.php. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack rem

How urgent is CVE-2025-8973?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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