How severe is CVE-2025-5499?

CVE-2025-5499 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-2025-5499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5499?

CVE-2025-5499 affects Phpwcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5499?

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-2025-5499 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5499 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16733.

When was CVE-2025-5499 published?

CVE-2025-5499 was published on 2025-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5499

CVE-2025-5499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpwcms 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16733
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Phpwcms
Published: 2025-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. Affected is the function is_file/getimagesize of the file image_resized.php. The manipulation of the argument imgfile leads to deserialization. It is possible to launch the attack 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-2025-5499?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. Affected is the function is_file/getimagesize of the file image_resized.php. The manipulation of the argument imgfile leads to deserialization. It is possible to launch the attack 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-2025-5499?: CVE-2025-5499 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-2025-5499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5499?: CVE-2025-5499 affects Phpwcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5499?: 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-2025-5499 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5499 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16733.
When was CVE-2025-5499 published?: CVE-2025-5499 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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