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CVE-2019-25709: Database leak via upload/data directory in CF Image Hosting Script

CF Image Hosting Script 1.6.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to download and decode the application database by accessing the imgdb.db file in the upload/data directory. Attackers can extract delete...

Summary

ParameterValue
CVE IDCVE-2019-25709
Alert SourceGitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability
CVE Publication Year2019
Date Published2026-04-12
VendorCF Image Hosting
ProductCF Image Hosting Script
CVSS Score9.8 (critical)
EPSS Score0.1% (percentile: 18%)
CISA KEVNo
RansomwareNot confirmed

Vulnerability Description

CF Image Hosting Script 1.6.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to download and decode the application database by accessing the imgdb.db file in the upload/data directory. Attackers can extract delete IDs stored in plaintext from the deserialized database and use them to delete all pictures via the d parameter.

Required Actions

Apply vendor patches or mitigations as soon as available.

Who Is Affected?

This vulnerability affects CF Image Hosting Script by CF Image Hosting. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.

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