CVE-2025-2687: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHPGurukul eLearning System 1.0

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-2687 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting elearning system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHPGurukul eLearning System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /user/index.php of the component Image Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284, CWE-434
Published	2025-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: phpgurukul

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-24 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpgurukul elearning system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elearning-system || rpm -q elearning-system || elearning-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison elearning-system sudo apt install elearning-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold elearning-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list elearning-system sudo dnf downgrade elearning-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add elearning-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-2687?

elearning system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-2687 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2687 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-2025-2687 affect?

CVE-2025-2687 affects elearning system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHPGurukul eLearning System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /user/index.php of the component Image Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. It is possi

How urgent is CVE-2025-2687?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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