CVE-2025-68109
ChurchCRM vulnerable to RCE with database restore functionality
Description
ChurchCRM is an open-source church management system. In versions prior to 6.5.3, the Database Restore functionality does not validate the content or file extension of uploaded files. As a result, an attacker can upload a web shell file and subsequently upload a .htaccess file to enable direct access to it. Once accessed, the uploaded web shell allows remote code execution (RCE) on the server. Version 6.5.3 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 17, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 17, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-68109
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update ChurchCRM to version 6.5.3 or later.
- Ensure file uploads are validated.
- Restrict access to the restore function.
- Review uploaded files for malicious content.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-68109.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/security/advisories/GHSA-pqm7-g8px-9r77 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ChurchCRM is an open-source church management system. In versions prior to 6.5.3, the Database Restore functionality does not validate the content or file extension of uploaded files. As a result, an attacker can upload a web shell file and subsequently upload a .htaccess file to enable direct access to it. Once accessed, the uploaded web shell allows remote code execution (RCE) on the server. Version 6.5.3 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-552 Added CWE CWE-434 Added CWE CWE-494 Added CWE CWE-915 Added Reference https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/security/advisories/GHSA-pqm7-g8px-9r77