CVE-2025-57119: PHPGurukul Online Library Management System privilege escalation in adminlogin.php

CVE-2025-57119 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2025-09-16

The Online Library Management System, a web application used for managing library resources and user records, contains a security flaw in its administrative login page. The system fails to limit the number of times a user can attempt to log in, allowing an attacker to repeatedly guess passwords until they gain access. If successful, an attacker could take full control of the library system, potentially accessing sensitive user data or disrupting operations.

Vendors: Phpgurukul.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2025-57119 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2025-57119 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2025-57119?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 16 September 2025.
Which products and versions are affected?
Phpgurukul Online Library Management System 3.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2025-57119?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2025-57119 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2025-57119?
Check whether you run Phpgurukul Online Library Management System at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A 'No Rate Limiting' vulnerability (CWE-250/CWE-307) exists in the adminlogin.php component of Online Library Management System v3.0. The application does not implement account lockout mechanisms or request throttling on the login function, allowing for unauthenticated, automated brute-force attacks via the network. An attacker can use tools like Burp Suite Intruder to iterate through common usernames and passwords without restriction. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to obtain valid administrative credentials, leading to unauthorized access to the admin dashboard and full system compromise. As of the advisory date, users are advised to manually implement rate limiting and strong password policies.

Affected products

  • PHPGurukul Online Library Management System 3.0

Timeline

  • 2025-09-16: disclosed: Initial NVD publication
  • 2025-09-17: advisory: CISA-ADP enrichment and CVSS assessment provided

References

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