CVE-2019-25709

CVE-2019-25709 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Codefuture Image Hosting Script with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-552.

Key facts

Description

CF Image Hosting Script 1.6.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to download and decode the application database by accessing the imgdb.db file in the upload/data directory. Attackers can extract delete IDs stored in plaintext from the deserialized database and use them to delete all pictures via the d parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25709?
CF Image Hosting Script 1.6.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to download and decode the application database by accessing the imgdb.db file in the upload/data directory. Attackers can extract delete IDs stored in plaintext from the deserialized database and use them to delete all pictures via the d parameter.
How severe is CVE-2019-25709?
CVE-2019-25709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-25709 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25709?
CVE-2019-25709 affects Codefuture Image Hosting Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25709?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2019-25709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2019-25709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-20141.
When was CVE-2019-25709 published?
CVE-2019-25709 was published on 2026-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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