Description
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 SECRET_KEY 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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.1/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PHPGurukul | News Portal | 1.0 |
References
- https://github.com/NishantKumar-CSE/News-Portal-Python-Django-Project/blob/main/Hard-coded%20Cryptographic%20Key.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://phpgurukul.com/Product
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.330909Permissions Required, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.330909Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.678625Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/NishantKumar-CSE/News-Portal-Python-Django-Project/blob/main/Hard-coded%20Cryptographic%20Key.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 3, 2025
- Last modified
- Oct 18, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed