CVE-2018-25409
Published: 30 May 2026
Summary
CVE-2018-25409 is a high-severity Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) vulnerability in Sourceforge (inferred from references). Its CVSS base score is 8.7 (High).
Operationally, ranked at the 24.4th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2018-21931
Vulnerability details
SIM-PKH 2.4.1 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious files by submitting PHP code through the fupload parameter. Attackers can upload PHP files via the aksi_pengurus.php endpoint with module=pengurus and act=update parameters, which are…
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stored in the foto directory and executed as web scripts.
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Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Requiring identifiable owners for portable devices reduces the attack surface for unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types via anonymous media.
Dangerous file uploads can be detonated in the chamber to determine malice before any production write or execution occurs.
Prevents unrestricted writing of arbitrary or malicious firmware by keeping hardware write-protect enabled except under tightly controlled manual procedures.
Scans files from external sources on download/open/execute, blocking unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types.