A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Simple... · CVE-2025-6866 · GitHub Advisory Database · GitHub

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Simple...

Moderate severity Unreviewed Published Jun 29, 2025 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Jun 29, 2025

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

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.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database

Jun 29, 2025

Published to the GitHub Advisory Database Jun 29, 2025

Last updated Jun 29, 2025

Weaknesses

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Learn more on MITRE.