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Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a session handling flaw in PHPGurukul Online Library Management System v3.0. After a password change, an existing session may remain valid, which could let an attacker continue using a hijacked session. The provided sources do not name a vendor patch or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if this software is deployed, because session hijacking can expose user data without direct password theft. If the product is not in use, no action is needed beyond recording non-exposure.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-613 improper session invalidation in /library/change-password.php. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, high confidentiality impact, and low integrity impact. Affected-product metadata is incomplete, though the description names PHPGurukul Online Library Management System v3.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running PHPGurukul Online Library Management System v3.0, especially if the library application is internet-accessible. The source bundle lists affected vendor/product fields as n/a, so asset confirmation is required.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says attackers can conduct session hijacking, but it does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation. User interaction is required according to the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: one CVE description and a GitHub reference are provided, while affected metadata is n/a. Do not assume broader versions, active exploitation, or a patch. Focus validation on confirmed v3.0 deployments and session lifecycle behavior.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor guidance for a fixed release or workaround; none is named in the provided sources.
- Identify and prioritize any PHPGurukul Online Library Management System v3.0 deployments.
- Force reauthentication and session expiry for exposed deployments where operationally feasible.
- Review session invalidation behavior around password changes before relying on compensating controls.
- Monitor for suspicious session reuse and unexpected account activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory public and internal applications for PHPGurukul Online Library Management System v3.0.
- Confirm whether /library/change-password.php exists in deployed instances.
- In a controlled test, verify old sessions are invalidated after password changes.
- Review application logs for reused sessions after password resets or password changes.
- Document whether vendor guidance, patches, or local compensating controls are present.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N2.84.2CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/VasilVK/CVE/tree/main/CVE-2025-50488CVE reference, mitre
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Insufficient Session Expiration
Insufficient Session Expiration represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.