CVE-2025-9656 PHPGurukul Directory Management System add-directory.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 29 Aug 2025 Updated 29 Aug 2025

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the fullname parameter in the admin directory addition page, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-9656?

CVE-2025-9656 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in PHPGurukul Directory Management System, published on 29 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A security vulnerability has been detected in PHPGurukul Directory Management System 2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/add-directory.php. The manipulation of the argument fullname leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9656?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Directory Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9656?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2025-9656 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-9656 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mc9v-f95r-56vm.