CVE-2025-8179 PHPGurukul Local Services Search Engine Management System changeimage.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 26 Jul 2025 Updated 28 Jul 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin image change feature to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-8179?

CVE-2025-8179 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Local Services Search Engine Management System, published on 26 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in PHPGurukul Local Services Search Engine Management System 2.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/changeimage.php. The manipulation of the argument editid leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Local Services Search Engine Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2025-8179 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8179 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vgf-r6m2-q9r6.