pkp pkp-lib up to 3.4.0-9/3.5.0-1 compileLess addLessVariables code injection
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in pkp pkp-lib up to 3.4.0-9/3.5.0-1. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is the function PKPTemplateManager::compileLess. Performing a manipulation of the argument addLessVariables results in code injection.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-67893. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in pkp pkp-lib up to 3.4.0-9/3.5.0-1. This affects the function PKPTemplateManager::compileLess. The manipulation of the argument addLessVariables with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was presented by Egidio Romano. The advisory is shared at karmainsecurity.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-67893. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Vendor
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Website
- Product: https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploiting
Class: Code injectionCWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
12/28/2025 Advisory disclosed12/28/2025 VulDB entry created
12/28/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: karmainsecurity.com
Researcher: Egidio Romano
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔒
CVE: CVE-2025-67893 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-67893
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338553
Entry
Created: 12/28/2025 08:55Changes: 12/28/2025 08:55 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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