4.1
MEDIUM
CVE-2025-6849
Simple Forum Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
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.

INFO

Published Date :

June 29, 2025, 7:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

July 1, 2025, 6:25 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

1.4

Exploitability Score :

2.3
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-6849 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Fabianros simple_forum
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-6849.

URL Resource
https://code-projects.org/ Product
https://github.com/ez-lbz/poc/issues/19 Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314292 Permissions Required VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.314292 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.603351 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://github.com/ez-lbz/poc/issues/19 Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-6849 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 01, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-79
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fabianros:simple_forum:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://code-projects.org/ Types: Product
    Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/ez-lbz/poc/issues/19 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/ez-lbz/poc/issues/19 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314292 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.314292 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.603351 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jun. 30, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://github.com/ez-lbz/poc/issues/19
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jun. 29, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)
    Added CWE CWE-79
    Added CWE CWE-94
    Added Reference https://code-projects.org/
    Added Reference https://github.com/ez-lbz/poc/issues/19
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314292
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.314292
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.603351
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Privileges Required
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