CVE-2025-6849 code-projects Simple Forum forum_edit1.php cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the text argument in forum_edit1.php, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-6849?
CVE-2025-6849 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Simple Forum, published on 29 Jun 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-6849?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fabian Simple Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-6849 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2025-6849 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-6849 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in code-projects Simple Forum
- CVE-2025-6844 code-projects Simple Forum signin.php sql injection
- CVE-2025-6845 code-projects Simple Forum register1.php sql injection
- CVE-2025-6846 code-projects Simple Forum forum_viewfile.php sql injection
- CVE-2025-6847 code-projects Simple Forum forum_edit.php sql injection
- CVE-2025-6848 code-projects Simple Forum forum1.php unrestricted upload
Sources
Also known as GHSA-578f-jwfq-7x54.