Vulnerability · Published Feb 3, 2026 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2026-25238PEAR is Vulnerable to SQL Injection in Bug Subscription Deletion via Weak Email Validation
Critical 9.2
In plain English
A critical-severity SQL injection in pearweb from pear. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 24% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)9.2Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 76.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. Prior to version 1.33.0, a SQL injection vulnerability in bug subscription deletion may allow attackers to inject SQL via a crafted email value. This issue has been patched in version 1.33.0.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | php-pear | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-25238 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | php-pear | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-25238 |
| Ubuntu:25.10 | php-pear | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-25238 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-89 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
References
- https://github.com/pear/pearweb/security/advisories/GHSA-cv3c-27h5-7gmv x_refsource_CONFIRM