Directory Traversal Vulnerability in phpTransformer by PHP Transformer
CVE-2019-25579

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

PHPtransformer

Status
PHPtransformer
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25579?

The phpTransformer version 2016.9 contains a directory traversal vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit the path parameter. By manipulating this parameter and utilizing traversal sequences like ../../../../../../, attackers can send crafted requests to the jQueryFileUploadmaster server endpoint, enabling them to list and access files outside the designated directory. This vulnerability poses significant risks as it can lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of sensitive information stored on the server.

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Affected Version(s)

phpTransformer 2016.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-25579 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46192
exploit
http://phptransformer.com/
product
https://netcologne.dl.sourceforge.net/project/phptransfor...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ihsan Sencan
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