RCE in Code-Projects Simple Forum

CVE-2025-6849

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in code-projects Simple Forum 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /forum_edit1.php. The manipulation of the argument text leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

EPSS: 0.003 (19.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.5 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

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, Third Party Advisory, exploit, Issue Tracking)
  • cna@vuldb.com (Product, product)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6849?
CVE-2025-6849 is a low-severity vulnerability in Code-Projects Simple Forum, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 3.5/10. Published 2025-06-29.
How severe is CVE-2025-6849?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.5 out of 10.