SQL Injection Vulnerability in PHPGurukul News Portal 4.1
CVE-2025-5370

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

PHPgurukul
Status
News Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5370?

A security flaw has been identified in PHPGurukul News Portal version 4.1, specifically within the /admin/forgot-password.php file. This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the Username parameter, enabling SQL injection that can be executed remotely. The issue has been publicly disclosed, raising concerns regarding the potential for unauthorized access and data manipulation. Users of this product are advised to take immediate action to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

News Portal 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-2025-5370 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310663
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310663
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.587365
third-party-advisory

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

Garmin0753 (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-5370 : SQL Injection Vulnerability in PHPGurukul News Portal 4.1