CVE-2025-14227VulnerabilityPublished 8 Dec 2025

CVE-2025-14227: Philipinho Simple-PHP-Blog · SQL Injection

Affects Philipinho Simple-PHP-BlogSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

5.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Base metrics

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low
Vulnerable system integrity: Low
Vulnerable system availability: Low
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Threat metrics

Exploit Maturity: POC

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: Low: The attacker requires privileges that provide basic capabilities that are typically limited to settings and resources owned by a single low-privileged user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges has the ability to access only non-sensitive resources.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: Low: Performance is reduced or there are interruptions in resource availability. Even if repeated exploitation of the vulnerability is possible, the attacker does not have the ability to completely deny service to legitimate users. The resources in the Vulnerable System are either partially available all of the time, or fully available only some of the time, but overall there is no direct, serious consequence to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Exploit Maturity: POC: Based on threat intelligence sources each of the following must apply: · Proof-of-concept is publicly available · No knowledge of reported attempts to exploit this vulnerability · No knowledge of publicly available solutions used to simplify attempts to exploit the vulnerability

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

AI-suggested

1. Immediate code audit and review of the /edit.php file to identify and remediate unsafe SQL query constructions. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization using prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection. 3. If possible, isolate the blogging platform in a segmented network environment to limit potential lateral movement in case of compromise. 4. Monitor web server and database logs for unusual query patterns or repeated failed attempts indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting the /edit.php endpoint. 6. Consider migrating to alternative blogging platforms with active vendor support and security maintenance if patching is not feasible. 7. Regularly back up blog data and database contents to enable recovery in case of data tampering or loss. 8. Educate administrators and developers on secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection. 9. Track updates from the vendor or community for any forthcoming patches or mitigations. 10. Conduct penetration testing focused on injection flaws to verify the effectiveness of implemented mitigations.

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in Philipinho Simple-PHP-Blog up to 94b5d3e57308bce5dfbc44c3edafa9811893d958. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /edit.php. The manipulation results in sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited. This product utilizes a rolling release system for continuous delivery, and as such, version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Impact

For European organizations using Philipinho Simple-PHP-Blog, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to data confidentiality, as attackers can extract sensitive information from the backend database. Integrity is also at risk since attackers can modify or delete blog content or other stored data, potentially damaging organizational reputation. Availability may be affected if attackers execute commands that disrupt database operations or cause denial of service. Given the remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit, attackers can automate attacks at scale, increasing the threat surface. Organizations in sectors such as media, education, or small businesses that use this blogging platform for public communication or internal documentation are particularly vulnerable. The lack of vendor response and patch availability exacerbates the risk, forcing organizations to rely on workarounds or migration. Additionally, the rolling release model complicates vulnerability management and patch deployment, increasing the window of exposure. The public release of exploit code may lead to opportunistic attacks targeting European entities, especially those with less mature cybersecurity defenses or limited monitoring capabilities.

Summary

CVE-2025-14227 is a SQL injection vulnerability identified in the Philipinho Simple-PHP-Blog software, specifically affecting the /edit.php file in versions up to commit 94b5d3e57308bce5dfbc44c3edafa9811893d958. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of user-supplied input that is incorporated into SQL queries, allowing an attacker to manipulate the SQL commands executed by the backend database. The attack vector is remote network access, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, which facilitates automated exploitation. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system by enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, and potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. The vendor uses a rolling release system, which complicates the identification of affected versions and the deployment of patches. Despite early notification, the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, and a public exploit has been released, increasing the likelihood of exploitation. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting the moderate impact and ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet, but the public availability of exploit code elevates the risk. The vulnerability is critical for organizations relying on this blogging platform for content management, especially if sensitive data is stored or processed. Without a patch, mitigation relies on defensive coding practices, input validation, and possibly isolating the vulnerable component.

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