Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in EmpireSoft EmpireCMS
CVE-2025-15423

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Empiresoft

Status
Empirecms
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-15423?

A significant vulnerability has been identified in EmpireSoft's EmpireCMS, affecting versions up to 8.0. The security flaw resides in the CheckSaveTranFiletype function within the e/class/connect.php file, allowing an attacker to manipulate upload parameters and execute unrestricted file uploads. This attack can be performed remotely, putting numerous users and their systems at risk. The exploit has already been disclosed publicly, and despite initial attempts to inform the vendor, no response has been received, indicating that the vulnerability remains unaddressed.

Affected Version(s)

EmpireCMS 8.0

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-2025-15423 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.339345
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.339345
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.721346
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
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

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CVE-2025-15423 : Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in EmpireSoft EmpireCMS