CVE-2025-10790: SourceCodester Simple Forum Discussion System · SQL Injection
Affects SourceCodester Simple Forum Discussion SystemSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SourceCodester Simple Forum Discussion System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should include implementing Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the /ajax.php?action=save_category endpoint, focusing on the 'Description' parameter. 2. Conduct a thorough code review and input validation enhancement to sanitize and parameterize all database queries related to category saving functions, eliminating direct concatenation of user inputs. 3. If possible, upgrade to a newer, patched version of the Simple Forum Discussion System once available. In the absence of official patches, consider temporary disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint. 4. Monitor logs for unusual database errors or unexpected query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. 5. Restrict network access to the forum system to trusted IP ranges or behind VPNs to reduce exposure. 6. Educate administrators about the vulnerability and the importance of timely updates and monitoring. 7. Regularly back up forum data to enable recovery in case of data tampering or loss.
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in SourceCodester Simple Forum Discussion System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /ajax.php?action=save_category. The manipulation of the argument Description results in sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.