Is CVE-2019-25685 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25685 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25685 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-25685 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25685?

CVE-2019-25685 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-25685

CWE-22Published: April 5, 2026· Updated: Apr 9, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:21.8th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25685 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.