CVE-2025-69990: CVE-2025-69990 is a critical arbitrary file deletion
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Jan 2026
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation steps include conducting a thorough code review of the remove_file.php script and any related file management functionalities to ensure proper input validation and sanitization. Implement strict allowlists for file paths and names that can be deleted, preventing arbitrary file path manipulation. Enforce access controls so that only authenticated and authorized users can perform file deletion operations. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the 'file' parameter. Monitor server logs for unusual file deletion attempts or errors. If possible, isolate the application with minimal file system permissions to limit the scope of deletable files. Develop and deploy patches that fix the vulnerability by validating input and restricting file operations. Regularly back up critical files and configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of successful exploitation. Educate developers on secure coding practices related to file handling to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
Description
CVE-2025-69990 is a critical arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the phpgurukul News Portal Project V4.1, specifically in the remove_file.php script. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to delete any file on the server by manipulating the 'file' parameter. This can lead to significant integrity and availability impacts, including deletion of critical application or system files. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating ease of remote exploitation without authentication or user interaction. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the potential damage is severe. European organizations using this software or derivatives are at risk, especially those with public-facing news portals or CMS platforms based on phpgurukul. Mitigation requires immediate code review and patching to validate and restrict file deletion requests.