Review reviewCritical

CVE-2025-1782

ifax HylaFAX, AvantFAX

In HylaFAX Enterprise Web Interface and AvantFAX, the language form element is not properly sanitized before being used and can be misused to include an arbitrary file in the PHP code allowing an attacker to do anything as the web server user. This flaw requires the attacker to be authenticated with a valid user account.

CVSS
9.9
EPSS
0.52%
41.1% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.04.15
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.52%
Technical severityCVSS 9.9

Vulnerability overview

In HylaFAX Enterprise Web Interface and AvantFAX, the language form element is not properly sanitized before being used and can be misused to include an arbitrary file in the PHP code allowing an attacker to do anything as the web server user. This flaw requires the attacker to be authenticated with a valid user account.

Affected product and versions

Product
ifax HylaFAX, AvantFAX
Affected versions
< 1.1.*, >= 1.2.0 < 1.2.1, >= 1.3.0 < 1.3.2, < 3.3.*, >= 3.4.0 < 3.4.1
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that ifax HylaFAX, AvantFAX and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-94