CVE-2025-56254 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated users can access other users' leave details by manipulating the leaveid parameter in the URL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-56254?
CVE-2025-56254 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHPGurukul Employee Leave Management System 2.1 contains an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in leave-details.php. An authenticated user can change the leaveid parameter in the URL to access leave application details of other users.
Weakness: CWE-639
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-56254?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpgurukul Employee Leave Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2025-56254?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-56254 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2025-56254 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-56254 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8phv-m7cx-69hj.