Arbitrary file upload in Phreesoft Phreebooks Erp
CVE-2019-25647
PhreeBooks ERP 5.2.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the image manager that allows authenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by bypassing file extension controls. Attackers can upload malicious PHP files through the image manager endpoint and execute them to establish reverse shell connections and execute system commands.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.008 (52.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Phreesoft Phreebooks Erp — versions 5.2.3
- Phreesoft Phreebookserp — versions 5.2.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- ExploitDB-46645 (Exploit, exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
- Official Product Homepage (Product, product)
- Product Reference (Product, product)
- VulnCheck Advisory: PhreeBooks ERP 5.2.3 Remote Code Execution via Image Manager (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25647?
- CVE-2019-25647 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phreesoft Phreebooks Erp, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-03-24.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25647?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.