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CVE-2025-69906: monstra · CVE-2025-69906 is a high-severity arbitrary file upload

Affects monstraSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 5 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubmonstra-cms/monstrapkg:github/monstra-cms/monstraOther threatsAffected
  • =3.0.4
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released, European organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict file upload functionality to trusted users only and monitor upload activity closely. 2) Implement server-side whitelisting of allowed file extensions and MIME types rather than relying on blacklists. 3) Configure the web server to prevent execution of uploaded files in the upload directory by disabling script execution (e.g., using .htaccess rules or web server configuration). 4) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious file uploads or payloads. 5) Regularly audit and scan the CMS installation for unauthorized files or changes. 6) Isolate the CMS environment with least privilege principles to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 7) Monitor logs for unusual access patterns or errors related to file uploads. 8) Stay informed about vendor updates and apply patches promptly once available.

Description

CVE-2025-69906 is a high-severity arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Monstra CMS version 3.0.4, specifically within the Files Manager plugin. The vulnerability arises due to reliance on blacklist-based file extension validation and storing uploaded files in a web-accessible directory. This allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed remotely, leading to remote code execution without user interaction. The vulnerability requires low privileges (PR:L) but no user interaction, making exploitation relatively straightforward over the network. There are no known exploits in the wild yet, but the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high. European organizations using Monstra CMS should prioritize patching or mitigating this issue to prevent potential compromise. Countries with higher adoption of Monstra CMS or targeted web infrastructure are at greater risk.

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