SQL Injection Vulnerability in PHPGurukul Employee Record Management System
CVE-2025-5837

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor: PHPgurukul
Status: Employee Record Management System
Vendor: CVE Published:; 7 June 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5837?

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the PHPGurukul Employee Record Management System version 1.3. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'delid' parameter in the /admin/allemployees.php file. Attackers can exploit this weakness to execute remote SQL queries on the database, potentially compromising sensitive data. As this vulnerability has been disclosed publicly, it is critical for users to assess their systems for exposure and apply necessary patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Employee Record Management System 1.3

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-2025-5837 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.311580

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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: