CVE-2025-5499

Name: CVE-2025-5499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-03T14:15:51.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-5499 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. Affected is the function is_file/getimagesize of the file image_resized.php. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. Affected is the function is_file/getimagesize of the file image_resized.php. The manipulation of the argument imgfile leads to deserialization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.9.46 and 1.10.9 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

6.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpwcms	Phpwcms	< 1.9.46
Phpwcms	Phpwcms	>= 1.10.2, < 1.10.9

References

https://github.com/3em0/cve_repo/blob/main/phpwcms/image_resized%23getimagesize.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/slackero/phpwcms/releases/tag/v1.10.9Release Notes
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310914Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.310914Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.578082Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.578083Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5499?

How severe is CVE-2025-5499?

CVE-2025-5499 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5499?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST