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CVE-2025-69991: phpgurukul News Portal Project · SQL Injection

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% 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:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 13 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

  1. Monitor official phpgurukul channels for patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-69991 and apply them promptly once available.
  2. Until patches are released, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user inputs, especially those interacting with SQL queries in check_availablity.php.
  3. Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting the vulnerable endpoint.
  4. Conduct thorough code reviews and security testing on the News Portal application to identify and remediate similar injection flaws.
  5. Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
  6. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of database queries and web application activity to detect suspicious behavior early.
  7. Educate development and operations teams on secure coding practices and the risks of SQL Injection vulnerabilities.
  8. Consider isolating the News Portal environment from critical internal networks to reduce lateral movement risks post-compromise.

Description

CVE-2025-69991 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability found in the phpgurukul News Portal Project version 4.1, specifically in the check_availablity.php script. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands due to improper input sanitization. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring user interaction or privileges. Exploitation could lead to full database compromise, data leakage, or complete system takeover. Although no known exploits are reported in the wild yet, the critical severity demands immediate attention. European organizations using this software, especially media outlets or news portals, face significant risks. Mitigation involves applying patches when available, implementing strict input validation, and employing web application firewalls.

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