CVE-2025-25221
CWE-89Published: February 18, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The LuxCal Web Calendar prior to 5.3.3M (MySQL version) and prior to 5.3.3L (SQLite version) contains an SQL injection vulnerability in pdf.php. If this vulnerability is exploited, information in a database may be deleted, altered, or retrieved.
Risk Analysis
An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the pdf.php file of LuxCal Web Calendar, enabling unauthenticated attackers to compromise database integrity. Successful exploitation allows for the unauthorized deletion, modification, or extraction of sensitive data. The critical severity rating underscores the urgency of addressing this remotely exploitable flaw.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Upgrade to LuxCal Web Calendar version 5.3.3M (MySQL) or 5.3.3L (SQLite) immediately. Ensure all database interactions use prepared statements.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-25221 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-25221 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts