SQL Injection Vulnerability in PHPGurukul Employee Record Management System
CVE-2025-5838

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-2025-5838?

A vulnerability exists in the PHPGurukul Employee Record Management System 1.3, specifically in the admin profile functionality. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the AdminName argument, resulting in a potential SQL injection flaw. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, which can be exploited remotely. Public disclosure of this exploit increases the urgency for users to secure their systems against potential attacks.

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-2025-5838 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.311581

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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: