Arbitrary file upload in Code-Projects Simple Forum

CVE-2025-6848

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in code-projects Simple Forum 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /forum1.php. The manipulation of the argument File leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

EPSS: 0.003 (23.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
  • cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
  • cna@vuldb.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
  • cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking, Exploit, exploit, Issue Tracking)
  • cna@vuldb.com (Product, product)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6848?
CVE-2025-6848 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Code-Projects Simple Forum, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2025-06-29.
How severe is CVE-2025-6848?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.