CVE-2025-57819KEV · OVERDUECWE-288CWE-89sql-injection

Sangoma FreePBX Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical · published August 28, 2025

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

401
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
95%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A staggering flaw in FreePBX lets anyone waltz in—unauthenticated users can access the admin interface and run wild! 🔥 Think of FreePBX as a restaurant with no lock on the door. Any passerby can stroll right in, change the menu, or mess with the cash register without anyone batting an eye. It’s a recipe for disaster! With this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate your entire database, potentially leading to complete control over your system. They could change configurations, steal sensitive data, or even execute malicious code—an absolute nightmare for your operations!

Put simply

Think of FreePBX as a restaurant with no lock on the door. Any passerby can stroll right in, change the menu, or mess with the cash register without anyone batting an eye. It’s a recipe for disaster! This flaw arises from insufficiently sanitizing user-supplied data, allowing unauthenticated access to the FreePBX Administrator. Versions 15, 16, and 17 are particularly at risk and can be compromised with ease.

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate your entire database, potentially leading to complete control over your system. They could change configurations, steal sensitive data, or even execute malicious code—an absolute nightmare for your operations! Immediately update your FreePBX installations to versions 15.0.66, 16.0.89, or 17.0.3 to close this alarming security hole. Additionally, review user access controls to ensure that no unauthorized access goes unaddressed. 🔒 You’ve got this! Patch those systems and secure your FreePBX against unwanted guests! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.95024 · 99.9th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel; CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-08-28T21:15Z
KEV added
2025-08-29 · due 2025-09-19
Affected products (3)
ProductVersionsFixed in
sangoma/freepbx≥ 15.0, < 15.0.6615.0.66
sangoma/freepbx≥ 16.0, < 16.0.8916.0.89
sangoma/freepbx≥ 17.0, < 17.0.317.0.3
References (4)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Sep 19
    kev
  • 28 AUG 16:45Z
    FreePBX Affected by Authentication Bypass Leading to SQL Injection and RCE
    cvelistv5