Unauthorized Database Access in CF Image Hosting Script by CodeFuture
CVE-2019-25709

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
12 April 2026

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25709?

CF Image Hosting Script version 1.6.5 exposes a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access the application database. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can download the imgdb.db file located in the upload/data directory, obtaining sensitive information such as plaintext delete IDs. These IDs can then be exploited to remove images from the database using the d parameter, leading to potential data loss and unauthorized manipulation of user content.

Affected Version(s)

CF Image Hosting Script 1.6.5

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.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

David Tavarez
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