SQL Injection Vulnerability in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1
CVE-2025-5250

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

PHPgurukul
Status
News Portal Project
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5250?

A vulnerability exists in the PHPGurukul News Portal Project version 4.1, specifically in the file /admin/edit-category.php, where improper handling of the 'Category' argument can allow for SQL injection attacks. This flaw can be exploited remotely, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or manipulation of the database. Security measures are highly recommended to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

News Portal Project 4.1

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-2025-5250 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310352
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310352
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.584911
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

-Schatten- (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-5250 : SQL Injection Vulnerability in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1