How severe is CVE-2025-5251?

CVE-2025-5251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-5251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5251?

CVE-2025-5251 affects Phpgurukul News Portal Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5251?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-5251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28441.

When was CVE-2025-5251 published?

CVE-2025-5251 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5251

CVE-2025-5251 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul News Portal Project with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28441
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Phpgurukul News Portal Project
Published: 2025-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/edit-subcategory.php. The manipulation of the argument Category leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5251?: A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul News Portal Project 4.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/edit-subcategory.php. The manipulation of the argument Category leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-5251?: CVE-2025-5251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-5251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5251?: CVE-2025-5251 affects Phpgurukul News Portal Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-5251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28441.
When was CVE-2025-5251 published?: CVE-2025-5251 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:news_portal_project:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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