CVE-2019-25647: PhreeBooks ERP 5.2.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the image manager that allows authentic

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-25647 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting phreebookserp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2026-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: phreesoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-24 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phreesoft phreebookserp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phreebookserp || rpm -q phreebookserp || phreebookserp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phreebookserp sudo apt install phreebookserp=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold phreebookserp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list phreebookserp sudo dnf downgrade phreebookserp-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add phreebookserp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-25647?

phreebookserp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-25647 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25647 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-25647 affect?

CVE-2019-25647 affects phreebookserp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

How urgent is CVE-2019-25647?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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