CVE-2025-13198: DouPHP · Unrestricted Upload
Affects DouPHPSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-13198, organizations should first verify if they are running DouPHP version 1.8 Release 20251022 or earlier. Immediate steps include restricting file upload permissions to trusted users only and implementing strict input validation and sanitization on the server side for all file upload parameters. Employing web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious file upload attempts can provide additional protection. Monitoring server logs for unusual file upload activity and scanning uploaded files for malware is critical. If possible, isolate the file upload functionality in a sandboxed environment with minimal privileges to limit potential damage. Organizations should also follow DouPHP vendor channels for official patches or updates and apply them promptly once available. Regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on file upload mechanisms can help identify and remediate similar weaknesses proactively.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in DouPHP up to 1.8 Release 20251022. This impacts an unknown function of the file upload/include/file.class.php. The manipulation of the argument File leads to unrestricted upload. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.