Is CVE-2025-5497 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-5497 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-5497 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-5497 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-5497?

CVE-2025-5497 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-5497

CWE-20Published: June 3, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was detected in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file include/inc_module/mod_feedimport/inc/processing.inc.php of the component Feedimport Module. Performing manipulation of the argument cnt_text results in deserialization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.9.46 and 1.10.9 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The patch is named 41a72eca0baa9d9d0214fec97db2400bc082d2a9. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Feedimport Module in phpwcms is vulnerable to remote deserialization, which can be exploited by manipulating input parameters. This critical flaw allows for potential remote code execution.

Public exploit information exists, but the vulnerability is not included in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to phpwcms version 1.9.46 or 1.10.9, or apply the specific patch identified by the vendor.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-5497 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.