CVE-2025-5499: phpwcms Input Validation Flaw — Exploit

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
phpwcms	phpwcms	< 1.9.46
phpwcms	phpwcms	1.10.2 — 1.10.9

References

Exploits

https://github.com/3em0/cve_repo/blob/main/phpwcms/image_resized%23getimagesize.md

Other References

https://github.com/slackero/phpwcms/releases/tag/v1.10.9 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310914 https://vuldb.com/?id.310914 https://vuldb.com/?submit.578082 https://vuldb.com/?submit.578083

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-5499? +

CVE-2025-5499 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5499? +

CVE-2025-5499 affects products from phpwcms, specifically: phpwcms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-5499? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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