CVE-2025-6866 Details
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.
A critical path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Code-Projects Simple Forum version 1.0, specifically within the '/forum_downloadfile.php' file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the 'filename' parameter, leading to arbitrary file downloads from the server. The issue arises because the application does not properly validate or sanitize the input, enabling exploitation through directory traversal techniques.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 30, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/ez-lbz/poc/issues/22 | CISA-ADP | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| https://code-projects.org/ | [email protected] | Product |
| https://github.com/ez-lbz/poc/issues/22 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314338 | [email protected] | Permissions RequiredVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.314338 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.603581 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| fabian simple forum | 1.0 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Oct 23, 2025 | CPE Deprecation Remap | [email protected] |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 30, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 29, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |