Serendipity vulnerability

Serendipity 2.5.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP files through the media upload functionality. Attackers can exploit the file upload mechanism by creating a PHP shell with a command execution form that enables arbitrary system command execution on the web server.

Published 10 Dec 2025Updated 26 Sep 202687 sources
CVSS 8.6 ✓ VERIFIED REFERENCE

What happened

Serendipity 2.5.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP files through the media upload functionality. Attackers can exploit the file upload mechanism by creating a PHP shell with a command execution form that enables arbitrary system command execution on the web server.

Affected versions

Serendipity: 2.5.0 Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

Public PoC references

RepositoryAuthorFirst seenReference
www.exploit-db.comNVD reference2025-12-10Verified