Deserialization Vulnerability in Slackero PHPWCMS Feedimport Module
CVE-2025-5497

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Slackero

Status
PHPwcms
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 June 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5497?

A deserialization vulnerability exists in the Slackero PHPWCMS Feedimport Module affecting versions up to 1.9.45 and 1.10.8. This issue arises from inconsistent handling of the 'cnt_text' argument in the processing.inc.php file, allowing for remote manipulation and potential exploitation. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, prompting urgent action for affected users. It is essential to upgrade to versions 1.9.46 or 1.10.9 to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

phpwcms 1.9.0

phpwcms 1.9.1

phpwcms 1.9.2

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-2025-5497 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310912
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310912
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.577999
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
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

Dem0 (VulDB User)
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