Is CVE-2019-25579 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25579 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25579 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-25579 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25579?

CVE-2019-25579 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-25579

CWE-22Published: March 21, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:1.89%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:83.0th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25579 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.