Booked
CVE-2019-9581
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
phpscheduleit Booked Scheduler 2.7.5 allows arbitrary file upload via the Favicon field, leading to execution of arbitrary Web/custom-favicon.php PHP code, because. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. phpscheduleit Booked Scheduler 2.7.5 allows arbitrary file upload via the Favicon field, leading to execution of arbitrary Web/custom-favicon.php PHP code, because Presenters/Admin/ManageThemePresenter.php does not ensure an image file extension. Affected products include: Twinkletoessoftware Booked.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
phpscheduleit Booked Scheduler 2.7.5 allows arbitrary file upload via the Favicon field, leading to execution of arbitrary Web/custom-favicon.php PHP code, because Presenters/Admin/ManageThemePresenter.php does not ensure an image file extension.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
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EPSS
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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GitHub PoC