Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in PHPGurukul Directory Management System
CVE-2025-4862

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

PHPgurukul
Status
Directory Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-4862?

A security flaw has been identified in the PHPGurukul Directory Management System 2.0, specifically within the /searchdata.php file. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the application's handling of the 'searchdata' argument, resulting in cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. An attacker can execute malicious scripts in the context of the user’s browser, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and assets. Given that this issue is publicly disclosed, it's crucial for users and administrators of affected versions to apply necessary mitigations to safeguard against potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Directory Management System 2.0

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-2025-4862 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.309404
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309404
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.575355
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

-Schatten- (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-4862 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in PHPGurukul Directory Management System