Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25090 is a low-severity cross-site scripting issue in FreePBX arimanager. An attacker with low privileges could use the affected Views handler to influence a user’s browser session. The provided sources name a fixed release, 13.0.5.4, and do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle in normal patching cadence unless the affected FreePBX interface is broadly reachable or used by many low-privilege accounts. The business risk is mainly browser-session integrity, not system takeover based on provided evidence.
Technical view
FreePBX arimanager versions 13.0.5.0 through 13.0.5.3 are affected by CWE-79 in the Views handler. Manipulation of the dataurl argument can lead to XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 3.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to FreePBX deployments running arimanager 13.0.5.0 through 13.0.5.3 where authenticated low-privilege users can reach the affected Views functionality.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says the attack can be launched remotely, but CVSS requires privileges and user interaction. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies the vulnerable argument and component but says some functionality is unknown. Do not assume broader FreePBX compromise. Validate only version exposure and patch presence unless vendor advisories provide more detail.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade FreePBX arimanager to version 13.0.5.4 or later.
- Confirm the deployed package includes patch commit 199dea7cc7020d3c469a86a39fbd80f5edd3c5ab.
- Prioritize replacement of versions 13.0.5.0 through 13.0.5.3.
- Follow FreePBX release guidance for production rollout and rollback planning.
Validation and detection
- Inventory FreePBX arimanager module versions across PBX systems.
- Flag any arimanager deployment at 13.0.5.0 through 13.0.5.3.
- Verify updated systems report arimanager 13.0.5.4 or newer.
- Confirm change records reference CVE-2019-25090 or the fixed release.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.11.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.5LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.216878CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216878CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/FreePBX/arimanager/commit/199dea7cc7020d3c469a86a39fbd80f5edd3c5abCVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/FreePBX/arimanager/releases/tag/release%2F13.0.5.4CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.