CVE-2025-15213 code-projects Student File Management System File Download download.php improper authorization

Medium 5.3 Published 30 Dec 2025 Updated 30 Dec 2025

Remote attackers can bypass authorization in the file download handler to access unauthorized files via the store_id parameter.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-15213?

CVE-2025-15213 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in code-projects Student File Management System, published on 30 Dec 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Student File Management System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /download.php of the component File Download Handler. The manipulation of the argument store_id leads to improper authorization. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-285, CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-15213?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Student File Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-15213?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-15213 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-15213 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-15213 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6mjf-xww7-46hq.