How severe is CVE-2025-5498?

CVE-2025-5498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-5498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5498?

CVE-2025-5498 affects Phpwcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5498?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-5498 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5498 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16732.

When was CVE-2025-5498 published?

CVE-2025-5498 was published on 2025-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5498

CVE-2025-5498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpwcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16732
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Phpwcms
Published: 2025-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function file_get_contents/is_file of the file include/inc_lib/content/cnt21.readform.inc.php of the component Custom Source Tab. The manipulation of the argument cpage_custom leads to deserialization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.9.46 and 1.10.9 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5498?: A vulnerability was found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function file_get_contents/is_file of the file include/inc_lib/content/cnt21.readform.inc.php of the component Custom Source Tab. The manipulation of the argument cpage_custom leads to deserialization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.9.46 and 1.10.9 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
How severe is CVE-2025-5498?: CVE-2025-5498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-5498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5498?: CVE-2025-5498 affects Phpwcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-5498 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5498 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16732.
When was CVE-2025-5498 published?: CVE-2025-5498 was published on 2025-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpwcms:phpwcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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