Emlog
CVE-2025-44139
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 7.2 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.08%. |
| 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 meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
Emlog Pro V2.5.7 is vulnerable to Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type via /emlog/admin/plugin.php?action=upload_zip. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. 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. Emlog Pro V2.5.7 is vulnerable to Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type via /emlog/admin/plugin.php?action=upload_zip Affected products include: Emlog.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: mitre
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Emlog Pro V2.5.7 is vulnerable to Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type via /emlog/admin/plugin.php?action=upload_zip
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Emlog Pro V2.5.7 face moderate risk from CVE-2025-44139, a unrestricted file upload vulnerability rated CVSS 7.2. This could allow attackers to access or modify files outside intended directories, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or credentials. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Restrict file upload functionality via WAF; (2) Implement allowlist-based file type validation; (3) Use chroot/containerization to limit filesystem access.
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Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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Emlog 2.5.23 is vulnerable to CSRF in article creation, which chains with stored XSS to achieve account takeover. An att
Remote code execution in Emlog v2.6.1 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files through an in
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