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slackero phpwcms Custom Source Tab cnt21.readform.inc.php is_file deserialization

Type: advisorySources: OSV

A vulnerability was found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function file_get_contents/is_file of the file include/inc_lib/content/cnt21.readform.inc.php of the component Custom Source Tab. The manipulation of the argument cpage_custom leads to deserialization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.9.46 and 1.10.9 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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CVE-2025-5498
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4 Nov 2026, 17:11 UTC · Revision 1

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slackero phpwcms Custom Source Tab cnt21.readform.inc.php is_file deserialization

core-osv · Original source

Published 3 Jun 2025, 13:31 UTC

A vulnerability was found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function file_get_contents/is_file of the file include/inc_lib/content/cnt21.readform.inc.php of the component Custom Source Tab. The manipulation of the argument cpage_custom leads to deserialization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.9.46 and 1.10.9 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

osv:CVE-2025-5498
Complete source record
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