CVE-2025-11426: projectworlds Advanced Library Management System · Unrestricted Upload
Affects projectworlds Advanced Library Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% 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 8 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| projectworlds Advanced Library Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately implement strict file upload validation on the /edit_book.php endpoint, restricting allowed file types to safe image formats (e.g., JPEG, PNG) and verifying MIME types and file signatures.
- Employ server-side checks to reject files with executable extensions or embedded malicious code.
- Use a whitelist approach for allowable file extensions and enforce size limits.
- Isolate the library management system in a segmented network zone with limited access to critical infrastructure.
- Monitor web server logs and application logs for unusual upload activity or access patterns.
- Deploy web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block malicious file uploads.
- If possible, disable the file upload feature temporarily until a vendor patch is available.
- Regularly back up system data and configurations to enable recovery in case of compromise.
- Educate system administrators about the vulnerability and the importance of applying mitigations promptly.
- Engage with the vendor for updates and patches, and apply them as soon as they are released.
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in projectworlds Advanced Library Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /edit_book.php. The manipulation of the argument image results in unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.