What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25579?

CVE-2019-25579 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Phptransformer are affected by CVE-2019-25579?

Organizations using phpTransformer 2016.9 face notable risk from CVE-2019-25579, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-25579?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-25579. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-25579?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Phptransformer CVE-2019-25579

EUVD-2019-19902 HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-03-21 VulnCheck

GHSA-5w97-394v-8832

Path Traversal Phptransformer

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Mar 23, 2026 - 17:04 vuln.today

Public exploit code

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 21, 2026 - 15:45 euvd

EUVD-2019-19902

Analysis Generated

Mar 21, 2026 - 15:45 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 21, 2026 - 15:30 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

phpTransformer 2016.9 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the path parameter. Attackers can send requests to the jQueryFileUploadmaster server endpoint with traversal sequences ../../../../../../ to list and retrieve files outside the intended directory.

AnalysisAI

phpTransformer 2016.9 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the path parameter. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. phpTransformer 2016.9 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the path parameter. Attackers can send requests to the jQueryFileUploadmaster server endpoint with traversal sequences ../../../../../../ to list and retrieve files outside the intended directory. Affected products include: Phptransformer.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.