CVE-2025-6850 code-projects Simple Forum forum1.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 29 Jun 2025 Updated 30 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in Simple Forum's forum1.php to read or modify database contents.

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-2025-6850?

CVE-2025-6850 is a medium-severity SQL injection 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 has been found in code-projects Simple Forum 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /forum1.php. The manipulation of the argument File leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-6850?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Simple Forum.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6850?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-6850 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2025-6850 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-6850 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmw4-9xf9-5x5h.