Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2025-4912?

Organizations using A vulnerability should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-4912, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. This could allow unauthorized file access.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-4912?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-4912. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-4912?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

PHP CVE-2025-4912

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-4912?

CVE-2025-4912 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/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 exploitation probability: 0.8%.

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-05-19 cna@vuldb.com

PHP Path Traversal Student Result Management System Munyweki

5.3

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:42 vuln.today

PoC Detected

May 21, 2025 - 17:41 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 19, 2025 - 05:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/core/update_student.php of the component Image File Handler. The manipulation of the argument old_photo leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/core/update_student.php of the component Image File Handler. The manipulation of the argument old_photo leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Affected products include: Munyweki Student Result Management System.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.