Deserialization Vulnerability in ChurchCRM Affects Remote Setup Code
CVE-2025-11938

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

ChurchCRM

Status
Churchcrm
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-11938?

A deserialization vulnerability was identified in ChurchCRM versions up to 5.18.0, specifically in the file setup/routes/setup.php. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate parameters such as DB_PASSWORD, ROOT_PATH, and URL, resulting in potential remote code execution. The complexity of successfully exploiting this vulnerability is high, and although the exploit has been publicized, details on its effective utilization are challenging. The vendor was notified of this issue, yet there has been no response regarding mitigation or acknowledgment of the vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

ChurchCRM 5.0

ChurchCRM 5.1

ChurchCRM 5.2

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-2025-11938 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.329014
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329014
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.671083
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

uartu0 (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-11938 : Deserialization Vulnerability in ChurchCRM Affects Remote Setup Code