CVE-2025-8171 code-projects Document Management System insert.php unrestricted upload

Medium 5.3 Published 25 Jul 2025 Updated 28 Jul 2025

Attackers can upload malicious files via insert.php to execute arbitrary code on the Document Management System.

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-2025-8171?

CVE-2025-8171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in code-projects Document Management System, published on 25 Jul 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 Document Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /insert.php. The manipulation of the argument uploaded_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-2025-8171?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Document Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8171?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-8171 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-8171 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5rqv-jmfm-p4q9.