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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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.311581
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.591365
third-party-advisory

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

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