CVE-2025-48828
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CVE-2025-48828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain vBulletin versions might allow attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by abusing Template Conditionals in the template engine. By crafting template code in an alternative PHP function invocation syntax, such as the "var_dump"("test") syntax, attackers can bypass security checks and execute arbitrary PHP code, as exploited in the wild in May 2025.. EPSS estimates a 48.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain vBulletin versions might allow attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by abusing Template Conditionals in the template engine. By crafting template code in an alternative PHP function invocation syntax, such as the "var_dump"("test") syntax, attackers can bypass security checks and execute arbitrary PHP code, as exploited in the wild in May 2025.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vbulletin | Vbulletin | 6.0.3 |
References
- https://karmainsecurity.com/dont-call-that-protected-method-vbulletin-rceExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://kevintel.com/CVE-2025-48828Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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