CVE-2025-6849: code-projects simple forum Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-6849 is a medium (CVSS 5.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in code-projects simple forum. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 25.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 29-06-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 30-06-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.