CVE-2026-25238: PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-25238?

pearweb: upgrade to 1.33.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-25238 being exploited?

CVE-2026-25238 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-2026-25238 affect?

CVE-2026-25238 affects pearweb. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. Prior to version 1.33.0, a SQL injection vulnerability in bug subscription deletion may allow attackers to inject SQL via a crafted email value. This issue has been pa

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-25238?

Priority 45/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-25238 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting pearweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. Prior to version 1.33.0, a SQL injection vulnerability in bug subscription deletion may allow attackers to inject SQL via a crafted email value. This issue has been patched in version 1.33.0.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: pear

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-03 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pear pearweb UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.33.0

Fixed in: 1.33.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.33.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pearweb

Note

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

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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-2026-25238?

pearweb: upgrade to 1.33.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-25238 being exploited?

CVE-2026-25238 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-2026-25238 affect?

CVE-2026-25238 affects pearweb. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. Prior to version 1.33.0, a SQL injection vulnerability in bug subscription deletion may allow attackers to inject SQL via a crafted email value. This issue has been pa

How urgent is CVE-2026-25238?

Priority 45/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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