CVE-2026-25238: pear pearweb · SQL Injection
Affects pear pearwebSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.2 Critical : upgrade to 1.33.0 as a priority.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.33.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Feb 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade pear pearweb to 1.33.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| pearpearweb | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
1. Immediately upgrade all pearweb installations to version 1.33.0 or later to apply the official patch addressing the SQL injection vulnerability. 2. Implement rigorous input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially parameters used in SQL queries, employing parameterized queries or prepared statements where possible. 3. Conduct code reviews and security audits of custom PHP components interacting with pearweb to identify and remediate similar injection risks. 4. Monitor database logs and application behavior for unusual queries or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting SQL injection patterns to provide an additional layer of defense. 6. Educate development and operations teams about secure coding practices and the importance of timely patching. 7. Establish incident response procedures to quickly address any detected exploitation attempts. 8. Consider network segmentation and least privilege principles to limit the impact scope if exploitation occurs.
Description
CVE-2026-25238 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the PEAR pearweb component prior to version 1.33.0. It arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands during bug subscription deletion, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL via a crafted email parameter. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction and can lead to high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the high CVSS score (9.2) indicates severe risk. The issue has been patched in version 1.33.0, and affected organizations should upgrade immediately.