CVE-2025-5498: A vulnerability was found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-5498 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting phpwcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function file_get_contents/is_file of the file include/inc_lib/content/cnt21.readform.inc.php of the component Custom Source Tab. The manipulation of the argument cpage_custom leads to deserialization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.9.46

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-502
Published	2025-06-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: phpwcms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-03 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpwcms phpwcms UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.46 · >= 1.10.2 and < 1.10.9

Fixed in: 1.9.46, 1.10.9

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.10.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.46 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpwcms

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.10.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpwcms sudo apt install phpwcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.2> sudo apt-mark hold phpwcms

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list phpwcms sudo dnf downgrade phpwcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.2> sudo dnf versionlock add phpwcms

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-5498?

phpwcms: upgrade to 1.9.46, 1.10.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5498 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5498 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-2025-5498 affect?

CVE-2025-5498 affects phpwcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A vulnerability was found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function file_get_contents/is_file of the file include/inc_lib/content/cnt21.readform.inc.php of the component Custom S

How urgent is CVE-2025-5498?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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