CVE-2019-25579
CVE-2019-25579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codnloc Phptransformer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19902
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Codnloc Phptransformer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
phpTransformer 2016.9 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the path parameter. Attackers can send requests to the jQueryFileUploadmaster server endpoint with traversal sequences ../../../../../../ to list and retrieve files outside the intended directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25579?
- phpTransformer 2016.9 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the path parameter. Attackers can send requests to the jQueryFileUploadmaster server endpoint with traversal sequences ../../../../../../ to list and retrieve files outside the intended directory.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25579?
- CVE-2019-25579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-25579 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-25579?
- CVE-2019-25579 affects Codnloc Phptransformer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25579?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2019-25579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19902.
- When was CVE-2019-25579 published?
- CVE-2019-25579 was published on 2026-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://phptransformer.com/
- https://netcologne.dl.sourceforge.net/project/phptransformer/Version%202016.9/release_2016.9.zip
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46192
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phptransformer-directory-traversal-via-jqueryfileupload
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:codnloc:phptransformer:2016.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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