CVE-2025-12615: PHPGurukul News Portal settings.py hard-coded key

Published Nov 3, 2025
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Updated

A security vulnerability has been detected in PHPGurukul News Portal 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /onps/settings.py. Such manipulation of the argument SECRETKEY leads to use of hard-coded cryptographic key . The attack may be performed from remote. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is described as difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Phpgurukul News Portal
Phpgurukul News Portal=1.0

Event History

Nov 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12615?

CVE-2025-12615 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential via remote manipulation of the SECRET_KEY.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12615?

To fix CVE-2025-12615, update the PHPGurukul News Portal to the latest version where this vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2025-12615 enable?

CVE-2025-12615 enables an attacker to exploit a hard-coded cryptographic key through manipulation of the SECRET_KEY.

4

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2025-12615?

Currently, there is no known public exploit for CVE-2025-12615, but the vulnerability should be treated seriously.

5

What is affected by CVE-2025-12615?

CVE-2025-12615 affects the PHPGurukul News Portal 1.0, specifically the handling of the SECRET_KEY in the settings.py file.

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