CVE-2025-59429

FreePBX core module vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting via Asterisk HTTP Status page

MEDIUM
5.4
CVSS Score
Published: October 14, 2025 at 07:26 PM UTC
Updated: October 8, 2026 at 12:10 PM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsFreePBXCore

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Severity
MEDIUM5.4
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%
SSVC
PoC

Description

FreePBX is an open source GUI for managing Asterisk. In versions prior to 16.0.68.39 for FreePBX 16 and versions prior to 17.0.18.38 for FreePBX 17, a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability is present on the Asterisk HTTP Status page. The Asterisk HTTP status page is exposed by FreePBX and is available by default on version 16 via any bound IP address at port 8088. By default on version 17, the binding is only to localhost IP, making it significantly less vulnerable. The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to obtain cookies from logged-in users, allowing them to hijack a session of an administrative user. The theft of admin session cookies allows attackers to gain control over the FreePBX admin interface, enabling them to access sensitive data, modify system configurations, create backdoor accounts, and cause service disruption. This issue has been patched in version 16.0.68.39 for FreePBX 16 and version 17.0.18.38 for FreePBX 17.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 16.0.68.3917.0.1 ≤ v < 17.0.18.38*
Affected range stops below 16.0.68.39, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 17.0.18.38, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
v < 16.0.68.39>= 17.0.0, < 17.0.18.38
Affected range stops below 16.0.68.39, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 17.0.18.38, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (1)

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-79

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