Is CVE-2019-25471 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25471 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25471 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-25471 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25471?

CVE-2019-25471 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-25471

CWE-22Published: March 11, 2026· Updated: Mar 12, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.16%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:36.6th

Official Description

FileThingie 2.5.7 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows attackers to upload malicious files by sending ZIP archives through the ft2.php endpoint. Attackers can upload ZIP files containing PHP shells, use the unzip functionality to extract them into accessible directories, and execute arbitrary commands through the extracted PHP files.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25471 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.