CVE-2019-25685
phpBB Arbitrary File Upload via Phar Deserialization
Description
Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.
INFO
Published Date :
April 5, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 19, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update phpBB to the latest version.
- Review and disable plupload if not needed.
- Ensure proper validation of uploaded files.
- Restrict access to imagick functionality.
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CVE Rejected by [email protected]
Apr. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed 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. Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority. Removed CVSS V4.0 VulnCheck: AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Removed CVSS V3.1 VulnCheck: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CWE VulnCheck: CWE-22 Removed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 3.2.3 Removed Reference VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46512 Removed Reference VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpbb-arbitrary-file-upload-via-phar-deserialization Removed Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46512 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Removed Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpbb-arbitrary-file-upload-via-phar-deserialization Types: Third Party Advisory -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 3.2.3 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46512 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpbb-arbitrary-file-upload-via-phar-deserialization Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46512 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpbb-arbitrary-file-upload-via-phar-deserialization