CVE-2025-6848 code-projects Simple Forum forum1.php unrestricted upload

Medium 5.3 Published 29 Jun 2025 Updated 30 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can upload malicious files via forum1.php to execute arbitrary code on the server.

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-2025-6848?

CVE-2025-6848 is a medium-severity vulnerability in code-projects Simple Forum, published on 29 Jun 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-434, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-6848?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Simple Forum.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6848?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-6848 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-6848 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-6848 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3j5q-94qj-cf33.