CVE-2019-25229

Name: CVE-2019-25229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-18T20:15:48.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25229 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Kentico Xperience allows authenticated users with 'Read data' permissions to upload arbitrary file types via MVC form file uploader components. Attackers can manipulate file names and upload potentially malicious files to the system, enabling unauthorized file uploads.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Kentico Xperience allows authenticated users with 'Read data' permissions to upload arbitrary file types via MVC form file uploader components. Attackers can manipulate file names and upload potentially malicious files to the system, enabling unauthorized file uploads.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kentico	Xperience	<= 12.0.29

References

https://devnet.kentico.com/download/hotfixesProduct
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kentico-xperience-mvc-forms-unrestricted-file-uploadThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25229?

How severe is CVE-2019-25229?

CVE-2019-25229 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25229?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST