CVE-2025-12862: projectworlds Online Notes Sharing Platform · Unrestricted Upload
Affects projectworlds Online Notes Sharing PlatformSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 33% 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 7 Nov 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| projectworlds Online Notes Sharing Platform | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-12862, organizations should immediately implement the following measures: 1) Disable file upload functionality in the /dashboard/userprofile.php component if not essential. 2) Enforce strict server-side validation of uploaded files, including checking MIME types, file extensions, and file content signatures to prevent malicious files. 3) Restrict upload directories with proper permissions to prevent execution of uploaded files; consider storing uploads outside the webroot. 4) Implement authentication and authorization checks to ensure only legitimate users can upload files. 5) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious upload attempts. 6) Monitor server logs for unusual upload activity or access patterns. 7) Keep the platform and underlying infrastructure updated and apply vendor patches as soon as they become available. 8) Conduct security audits and penetration testing focused on file upload functionality. 9) Educate users and administrators about the risks associated with file uploads and encourage reporting of suspicious behavior. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on configuration, validation, and monitoring specific to the vulnerable component.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in projectworlds Online Notes Sharing Platform 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /dashboard/userprofile.php. Such manipulation of the argument image leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.