SQL Injection Vulnerability in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1
CVE-2025-5252

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5252?

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the PHPGurukul News Portal Project version 4.1, specifically in the /admin/edit-subadmin.php file. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the 'emailid' parameter, resulting in unauthorized database queries that could be executed remotely. Due to its public disclosure, there is a heightened risk of exploitation, making it crucial for users to implement protective measures.

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-2025-5252 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310354
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310354
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.584923
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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-2025-5252 : SQL Injection Vulnerability in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1