Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
PhreeBooks ERP 5.2.3 has a high-risk file upload flaw in its Image Manager. An authenticated user could upload a malicious PHP file and potentially run code on the server. This is most urgent for organizations still running this specific ERP version, especially if the application is internet-accessible or broadly reachable internally.
Executive priority
Treat as priority remediation if PhreeBooks ERP 5.2.3 is in use. The business risk is server compromise through an authenticated ERP account. Prioritize internet-facing systems, environments with many users, and systems handling financial or operational records.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25630 is a CWE-434 arbitrary file upload issue in PhreeBooks ERP 5.2.3. The reported path involves the Image Manager upload endpoint accepting PHP content through an upload parameter, with execution possible through the application’s file-serving script. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8, with network access, low complexity, low privileges, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to PhreeBooks ERP 5.2.3. Risk is higher where authenticated users are numerous, untrusted, compromised, or where the ERP instance is reachable from the internet. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry is referenced, indicating exploit information is publicly available. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated access, but successful abuse may lead to remote code execution on the application server.
Researcher notes
Evidence is based on the CVE record, VulnCheck advisory, and ExploitDB reference in the source bundle. Do not assume broader version impact beyond 5.2.3 from these sources. No official patch details are provided in the bundle, so remediation should be verified against vendor or project guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether PhreeBooks ERP 5.2.3 is deployed.
- Restrict access to PhreeBooks to trusted networks and users.
- Review vendor or project guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Disable or tightly control Image Manager upload functionality if operationally feasible.
- Harden file upload handling and prevent PHP execution in upload directories.
- Audit user accounts and remove unnecessary application access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory PhreeBooks installations and confirm application version.
- Review web server logs for unusual Image Manager upload activity.
- Check application storage for unexpected PHP files in upload-accessible locations.
- Verify upload directories cannot execute server-side scripts.
- Confirm only trusted users have authenticated access.
- Monitor for new vendor, CVE, or advisory updates.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46644CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: PhreeBooks ERP 5.2.3 Arbitrary File Upload via Image ManagerCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.