CVE-2019-25685

HIGH

8.8

Description

phpBB contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious files by exploiting the plupload functionality and phar:// stream wrapper. Attackers can upload a crafted zip file containing serialized PHP objects that execute arbitrary code when deserialized through the imagick parameter in attachment settings.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score8.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published4/5/2026

Last Modified4/5/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46512(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpbb-arbitrary-file-upload-via-phar-deserialization(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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