CVE-2025-6866

Public Exploit
code-projects Simple Forum forum_downloadfile.php path traversal

Description

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Simple Forum 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /forum_downloadfile.php. The manipulation of the argument filename leads to path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: code-projects Simple Forum
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.314338 third party advisory technical description vdb entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314338 signature permissions required vdb entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.603581 third party advisory vdb entry
https://github.com/ez-lbz/poc/issues/22 issue tracking third party advisory exploit
https://code-projects.org/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6866?
CVE-2025-6866 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-6866?
To fix CVE-2025-6866, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-6866 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-6866 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-6866?
CVE-2025-6866 affects code-projects Simple Forum.
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