CVE-2025-15242: A vulnerability was detected in PHPEMS up to 11.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-15242?

phpems: upgrade to newer than 11.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-15242 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15242 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-15242 affect?

CVE-2025-15242 affects phpems. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). A vulnerability was detected in PHPEMS up to 11.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Coupon Handler. Performing a manipulation results in race condition. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-15242?

Priority 20/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-15242 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) affecting phpems. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was detected in PHPEMS up to 11.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Coupon Handler. Performing a manipulation results in race condition. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.1 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2025-12-30
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: phpems

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-30 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 10:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpems phpems UPGRADE

Affected: <= 11.0

Fixed in: newer than 11.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpems || rpm -q phpems || phpems --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phpems

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpems

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-15242?

phpems: upgrade to newer than 11.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-15242 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15242 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-15242 affect?

CVE-2025-15242 affects phpems. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). A vulnerability was detected in PHPEMS up to 11.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Coupon Handler. Performing a manipulation results in race condition. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an

How urgent is CVE-2025-15242?

Priority 20/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-15405 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was detected in PHPEMS up to 11.0
CVE-2025-15244 LOW 3.7 UPGRADE A vulnerability has been found in PHPEMS up to 11.0

References

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